The Blue Ensign reflects British administration of this Antarctic territory. The coat of arms features a reindeer, macaroni penguin, fur seal, and elephant seal on a shield, representing the wildlife of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands above a gold lion holding a lantern.
History
The territory's coat of arms was granted in 1985, and the Blue Ensign bearing those arms became the official flag. It symbolizes British sovereignty over the islands, claimed since 1908 and administered from the Falkland Islands.
Construction
A 1:2 ratio British Blue Ensign with the territory coat of arms in the fly.
Color Meanings
blue: The Southern Ocean and Blue Ensign tradition
British Blue Ensign
