Symbolism
The Blue Ensign reflects the Cayman Islands' status as a British Overseas Territory. The coat of arms features a green turtle, pineapple, and lion on a shield, with a crest of a turtle atop a rope coil, representing the islands' maritime heritage and ties to Britain.
History
The Cayman Islands received a coat of arms in 1958, and the Blue Ensign bearing those arms was approved as the territory flag in 1999. It replaced earlier unofficial ensigns used by the colony.
Construction
A 1:2 ratio British Blue Ensign with the Cayman Islands coat of arms in the fly.
Color Meanings
blue: The Caribbean Sea and Blue Ensign tradition
green: The turtle and tropical vegetation on the arms
gold: The lion and royal crown on the coat of arms
Country Facts
- Continent
- North America
- Subregion
- Caribbean
- Landlocked
- Island state
- ISO 3166-1
- KY
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- May 14, 1958
- Proportions
1:2
- Total Colors
- 2
- Key Symbols
- Emblem, Weapon
Influences
British Blue Ensign
Maritime turtle symbolism
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The Union Jack is flown on official occasions
- The territorial arms must appear in the fly of the Blue Ensign
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