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Meaning of the Flag

The flag of the British Virgin Islands was adopted by Royal Warrant on 15 November 1960 after the islands were made into a separate British colony. Previously, the territory was administered as part of the British Leeward Islands. The coat of arms, which date to the early nineteenth century, features Saint Ursula holding a flaming gold oil lamp and surrounded by a further eleven lamps, which represent her 11,000 virgin followers.

Flag History

1. 1958–1967
   

   The flag of the British Virgin Islands was adopted by Royal Warrant on 15 November 1960 after the islands were made into a separate British colony.
2. 1999
   The flag was modified in 1999, when the shield was enlarged and outlined in white.
3. 1801
   

   Flag in use 1801.
4. 1952–1960
   

   Flag in use 1952–1960.
5. 1951–1957
   

   Flag in use 1951–1957.
6. 1957–present
   

   Current national flag, in use since 1957.

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