Montserrat .ms

Meaning of the Flag

The flag of Montserrat consists of a Blue Ensign with the British overseas territory's coat of arms. Adopted in 1960 to supplement the Union Jack after the dissolution of the British Leeward Islands the year before, it has been the flag of Montserrat since the territory was granted self-government that year. To coincide with the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II in 2012, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office started flying the flags of overseas territories over its Main Building in Whitehall to commemorate a "significant day in each of their respective histories".

Meaning of Flag Colors

Blue, White

Flag History

1. 1958–1967
   

   It was consequently utilised on the Blue Ensign after the federation was dissolved on 1 July 1956.
2. 1960
   This was adopted as a proxy national flag in 1960, after authorisation was granted by the Admiralty.
3. 1951–1957
   

   Flag in use 1951–1957.
4. 1801
   

   Flag in use 1801.
5. 1960–present
   

   Current national flag, in use since 1960.

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