Flag of Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda
UseNational flag and civil ensign Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag
Proportion2:3
AdoptedFebruary 27, 1967; 57 years ago (1967-02-27)
DesignA horizontal tri-colour of black, blue (half-width), and white, with two red right scalene triangles on opposite sides. On the black band is a yellow half-sun with nine rays
Designed bySir Reginald Samuel
UseState ensign Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag
Proportion2:3
DesignA white field with a red cross, the national flag in the canton
Antigua and Barbuda flag on a pleasure craft

The national flag of Antigua and Barbuda was adopted on 27 February 1967 to mark the achievement of self-government. A competition to design the flag was held in which more than 600 local people entered. The winning design was put forth by nationally well-known artist and sculptor Sir Reginald Samuel.[1]

  1. ^ "flag of Antigua and Barbuda | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2022-08-19.