List of Bahamian flags

This is a list of flags that have been used in The Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

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National Flag

Flag Date Name Description
1973 - current Flag of the Bahamas A black equilateral triangle on the left represents the unity and determination of the people of the Bahamas. The triangle is oriented toward three equal-width stripes symbolizing areas of natural resource; two aquamarine stripes at the top and bottom of the flag representing the sea and one gold stripe representing the land.

Royal and Viceregal Flags

Flag Date Name Description
1973 - Personal Flag of Queen Elizabeth IIThe flag is the crowned letter 'E' in gold, surrounded by a garland of gold roses on a blue background, with a golden fringe. The crown is a symbol of the Queen's rank and dignity, whilst the roses symbolise the countries of the Commonwealth.
1973 - Flag of the Governor-General of the Bahamas A lion standing on a St. Edward's crown, with the name "Commonwealth of The Bahamas" below.

Government Flags

Flag Date Name Description
1973 - Standard of the Prime Minister

Other Flags

Flag Date Name Description
FlagDateUseDescription
1973-1993 Civil Ensign of the Bahamas
1973- Civil Jack of the Bahamas
1973- Naval Ensign of the Bahamas
1973- Auxiliary Ensign of the Bahamas

Historical

Flag Date Name Description
FlagDateUseDescription
1869–1904 Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahama Islands A British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahama islands.
1904–1923 Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahama Islands A British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahama Islands. Note: change in the design of the crown within the badge.
1923–1953 Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahama Islands A British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahama Islands. Note: change in the design of the badge.
1953–1964 Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahama Islands A British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahama Islands. Note: change in the design of the crown within the badge.
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