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
British Blue Ensign
