List of Bahamian flags

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

National Flag

FlagDateNameDescription
1973 - currentFlag of the BahamasA 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 symbolising areas of natural resource; two aquamarine stripes at the top and bottom of the flag representing the sea and one gold stripe representing the sun.

Royal and Viceregal Flags

FlagDateNameDescription
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 BahamasA lion standing on a St. Edward's crown, with the name "Commonwealth of The Bahamas" below.

Government Flags

FlagDateNameDescription
1973 -Flag of the Prime MinisterSame as the national flag but is charged with a gold parliamentary mace placed vertically in the fly

Other Flags

FlagDateNameDescription
FlagDateUseDescription
1973-Civil Ensign of the Bahamas
1973-Civil Jack of the Bahamas
1973-Naval Ensign of the Bahamas
1973-Auxiliary Ensign of the Bahamas

Historical Flags

FlagDateNameDescription
FlagDateUseDescription
1869–1904Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahama IslandsA British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahama islands.
1869–1904Flag of the Governor of the Bahama IslandsA British Union Flag with the Badge of the Bahama Islands.
1904–1923Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahama IslandsA British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahama Islands. Note: change in the design of the crown within the badge.
1923–1953Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahama IslandsA British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahama Islands. Note: change in the design of the badge.
1904–1953Flag of the Governor of the Bahama IslandsA British Union Flag with the Badge of the Bahama Islands. Note: change in the design of the badge.
1953–1964Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahama IslandsA British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahama Islands. Note: change in the design of the crown within the badge.
1953–1964Ensign of the Crown Colony of the Bahama IslandsA British Red Ensign with the Badge of the Bahama Islands. Note: change in the design of the crown within the badge.
1953–1964Flag of the Governor of the Bahama IslandsA British Union Flag with the Badge of the Bahama Islands. Note: change in the design of the badge.
1964–1973Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahama IslandsA British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahama Islands. Note: change in the design of the crown within the badge.
1964–1973Ensign of the Crown Colony of the Bahama IslandsA British Red Ensign with the Badge of the Bahama Islands. Note: change in the design of the crown within the badge.
1964–1973Flag of the Governor of the Bahama IslandsA British Union Flag with the Badge of the Bahama Islands. Note: change in the design of the badge.
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