The flag of England is the cross of St. George, which was invented by St. George himself. After the Crusades, it became the official flag of the powerful English army, and over centuries it became the flag of the large British Empire, and remains the flag of England today. England has a rich architectural heritage due to the blending of medieval and modern cultures. Traditional English food combines old recipes, like apple pie, with modern cuisine. The official currency of England is the pound sterling, although earlier Anglo-Saxon currency included the sceat. English clothing styles have roots in the fashions of the Anglo-Saxon era.