Adopted in 1960; The flag of the British Virgin Islands is blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Virgin Islander coat of arms centered in the outer half of the flag. The coat of arms depicts a woman flanked on either side by a vertical column of six oil lamps above a scroll bearing the Latin word VIGILATE (Be Watchful). The islands were named by COLUMBUS in 1493 in honor of Saint Ursula and her 11 virgin followers (some sources say 11,000) who reputedly were martyred by the Huns in the 4th or 5th century. The figure on the banner holding a lamp represents the saint, the other lamps symbolize her followers.
Unit of Measure
Specifications
Brands |
N/A Embassy Flag |
Flag Height |
N/A 5 ft |
Flag Length |
N/A 8 ft |
Material |
N/A Nylon |
Country/Region |
N/A British Virgin Islands (BVI) |
Application |
N/A Outdoor |
Shipping Dimensions and Weight
Shipping Length |
N/A 12.75 Inch |
Shipping Width |
N/A 9.25 Inch |
Shipping Height |
N/A 1.5 Inch |
Shipping Weight |
N/A 1.3 Pound |
Additional Information
Additional Information |
N/A British Virgin Islands (BVI) outdoor flags are USA made of nylon flag material and are finished with a canvas heading and two brass grommets on the hoist side, 2 rows of stitching top and bottom sides and 4 rows of stitching on the fly side. They are attached to the flagpole by means of a halyard (rope) and flag snaps, or to smaller poles with flag fasteners. Standard sizes for outdoor international flags are 2x3 ft., 3x5 ft., 4x6 ft., 5x8 ft. and 6x10 ft. BVI Red Ensigns are stocked in 2x3 ft. and 3x5 ft. and available in larger sizes made to order. |
