List of Jamaican flags

This is a list of flags used in Jamaica.

National Flag

FlagDateUseDescription
1962 - Flag of Jamaica A gold saltire on a green and black background.

Royal Standard

FlagDateUseDescription
1962 - Personal Flag of Queen Elizabeth II A red cross on a white field, a yellow pineapple is in each cross, with the Queen's personal monogram imposed in the centre

Governor-General

FlagDateUseDescription
1962 - Flag of the Governor-General of Jamaica A lion standing on a crown on a blue field, with "Jamaica" underneath

Ensigns

FlagDateUseDescription
1962 - Jamaican Naval Ensign A White Ensign with the Flag of Jamaica in the canton

Historical

FlagDateUseDescription
October 13, 1510 - April 9, 1655 Colonial Flag of Jamaica The Cross of Burgundy was used during the Spanish colonization
April 10, 1655 - December 30, 1801 Colonial Flag of Jamaica The 1606 version of the Union Flag was used until January 1, 1801
December 31, 1801 - August 24, 1875 Colonial Flag of Jamaica The British Union Flag, used until 1875
August 25, 1875 - May 31, 1906 Colonial Flag of Jamaica A British Blue Ensign defaced with the Coat of arms of Colonial Jamaica within a white circle
June 1, 1906 - April 8, 1957 Colonial Flag of Jamaica A British Blue Ensign defaced with the Coat of arms of Colonial Jamaica within a white circle
April 8, 1957 - July 13, 1962 Colonial Flag of Jamaica A British Blue Ensign defaced with the Coat of arms of Colonial Jamaica within a white circle
July 13, 1962 - August 6, 1962 Colonial Flag of Jamaica A British Blue Ensign defaced with the Coat of arms of Colonial Jamaica within a white circle
1875–1906 Flag of the Governor of Jamaica A Union Flag defaced with the Badge of Colonial Jamaica
1906–1957 Flag of the Governor of Jamaica A Union Flag defaced with the Badge of Colonial Jamaica
1957–1962 Flag of the Governor of Jamaica A Union Flag defaced with the Badge of Colonial Jamaica
1962 Flag of the Governor of Jamaica A Union Flag defaced with the Badge of Colonial Jamaica

See also