Flag and coat of arms of the Pitcairn Islands

Flag of the Pitcairn Islands
Flag of the Pitcairn Islands
UseCivil and state flag, state ensign Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagSmall vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag
Proportion1:2
Adopted2 April 1984; 40 years ago (1984-04-02)
DesignA Blue Ensign charged in the fly with the coat of arms of the Pitcairn Islands
Coat of arms of the Pitcairn Islands
Coat of arms of the Pitcairn Islands
Adopted4 November 1969
CrestA Wreath Or and Vert on a Mount Vert a representation of the Pitcairn Island Wheelbarrow in front of a Slip of Milo leaved and fructed proper.
TorseGreen and yellow
ShieldAzure on a Pile in base Vert fimbriated Or a representation of the Bounty Bible proper and in base of the Anchor of H.M.S. Bounty Or.

The coat of arms of the Pitcairn Islands is an official emblem of the British Overseas Territory of the Pitcairn Islands and was granted by royal warrant on 4 November 1969.[1] The flag of the Pitcairn Islands, also an official emblem, consists of a Blue Ensign displaying the coat of arms and was granted on 2 April 1984.[2]

  1. ^ Weekes 2008, pp. 17.
  2. ^ Weekes 2008, pp. A–4.