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Encyclopedia > Coat of arms of Anguilla
Coat of Arms of Anguilla
Coat of Arms of Anguilla

The coat of arms of Anguilla consists of the emblem found on the Flag of Anguilla, a traditional symbol of the nation. The coat of arms consists of the three-dolphin emblem that originated during the movement to free Anguilla from a union with other Caribbean islands. The three dolphins stand for friendship, wisdom, and strength, and are formed in a circle to symbolize continuity. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (892x1135, 8 KB) Summary Coat of arms of Anguilla. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (892x1135, 8 KB) Summary Coat of arms of Anguilla. ... A modern coat of arms is derived from the medi val practice of painting designs onto the shield and outer clothing of knights to enable them to be identified in battle, and later in tournaments. ... Flag Ratio: 1:2 The national flag of Anguilla consists of a Blue Ensign with the British flag in the upper left, and the coat of arms of Anguilla in the lower right corner. ... Genera See article below. ...


The white background is a traditional symbol for peace, and the blue over which the dolphins hover represents the sea.


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Coats of arms of the British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies
Overseas territories: Anguilla | Bermuda | British Antarctic Territory | British Indian Ocean Territory | British Virgin Islands | Cayman Islands | Falkland Islands | Gibraltar | Montserrat | Pitcairn Islands | Saint Helena | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands | Tristan da Cunha | Turks and Caicos Islands
Crown dependencies: Guernsey | Jersey | Isle of Man

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Anguilla (886 words)
On 1 February 1980 Anguilla became a separate crown colony and later adopted the blue ensign with the former flag as a sort of badge.
The governor’s official flag comprises the Union Jack and the Anguilla coat of arms surrounded by a laurel wreath.
The coat of arms uses the same dolphin design that appears on the flag and is edged with gold.
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