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#0921 · national
the British Virgin Islands
Flag of the British Virgin Islands: a British Blue Ensign with the Union Jack in the canton and the territorial arms on the fly.
Traits
- Layout
- Canton
- Pattern
- Solid with canton
- Symbols
- Cross, Coat of arms
- Emblem
- Fly
- Text
- Motto
Details
- Catalogue
- #0921
- Favorites
- 1
- Added
- Jul 1, 2025
- Image source
- commons.wikimedia.org
History
The flag of the British Virgin Islands was adopted on 15 November 1960 as a defaced British Blue Ensign in 1:2 proportion. It was revised in 1999 when the shield was enlarged and given a white outline. The arms show Saint Ursula holding a flaming gold oil lamp and surrounded by eleven additional lamps, symbolizing her 11,000 virgin followers, from whom the islands took their name. The motto "Vigilate" is Latin for "be watchful."
