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. The coat of arms consists of three dolphins, which were featured on the earlier Anguillan flag, and which stand for friendship, wisdom and strength. Fixed outer edges, size, hues based on World Flag Database. ... Fixed outer edges, size, hues based on World Flag Database. ... FIAV usage code 50 See Vexillological symbols for its meaning File links The following pages link to this file: Flag of Malaysia Flag of Anguilla Flag of British Indian Ocean Territory Flag of the Falkland Islands Flag of Montserrat Flag of the Pitcairn Islands Flag of Saint Helena Flag of... The modern Blue Ensign of the United Kingdom English Blue Ensign as it appeared in the seventeenth century. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Flag of the United Kingdom. ... 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. ... Genera See article below. ...
The Flag was first used in the 1960s, although the coat of arms from which it was derived date from the 16th century.
As a British colony with a population that overwhelmingly wishes to remain British, the Flag is often seen flying in the colony alongside the Union Flag.
The Governor of Gibraltar's flag is a Union Flag defaced with the coat of arms.
The flag is on a white background denoting peace and tranquillity with a turquoise blue base, depicting the sand and the sea.
A previous governor of Anguilla, Mr Brian Canty, suggested the new flag and drew sketches which were sent ro London for approval by Her Majesty the Queen.
The Governor's official flag comprises the Union Jack and the Anguilla coat of arms surrounded by a laurel wreath.
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