List of Bahamian flags

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

National Flag

Flag Date Name Description
Flag of the Bahamas.svg 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
Personal flag of Queen Elizabeth II.svg 1973 - Personal Flag of Queen Elizabeth II The 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
Flag Date Use Description
Civil Ensign of the Bahamas.svg 1973-1993 Civil Ensign of the Bahamas
Civil Jack of the Bahamas.svg 1973- Civil Jack of the Bahamas
Naval Ensign of the Bahamas.svg 1973- Naval Ensign of the Bahamas
100px 1973- Auxiliary Ensign of the Bahamas

Historical

Flag Date Name Description
Flag Date Use Description
Flag of the Bahamas (1869-1904).svg 1869–1904 Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahama Islands A British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahama islands.
Flag of the Bahamas (1904-1923).svg 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.
Flag of the Bahamas (1923-1953).svg 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.
Flag of the Bahamas (1953-1964).svg 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.