British Empire Flag 5'x3' (150cm x 90cm) Historical, Colonial, Dominions, Crown colonies, protectorates.

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White Ensign, Royal Navy, usually ships bearing the prefix HMS (but see blue ensign), and the Royal Yacht Squadron Red Ensign defaced with the shield of the coat of arms (a St George's Cross with a sailing ship in each quarter). The Master and Deputy Master each have their own flags. Almost all of the British Overseas Territories are islands (or groups of islands) with a small population; some are in very remote areas of the world. Of the territories with a permanent population, all have at least some degree of internal self-government, with the United Kingdom retaining responsibility for defence and external relations. British mandate terminated; proposed partition between a Jewish and an Arab state never fully materialized; the Jewish state– Israel–was established immediately after British withdrawal, with the short-lived All-Palestine government following six months later This article is about the British flag from 1707 to 1800. For the British flag since 1801, see Flag of the United Kingdom. Great Britain

A white Nordic cross on a light blue field. (Registered by the Flag Institute) [164] (Enrolled by the Lord Lyon) [165] Personal flag of the governor of Tristan da Cunha, also used by the Administrator of Tristan da Cunha Golden vertical zig-zag offset to hoist dividing blue and red, with a bulls head in the centre. The flag of city as opposed to the banner of the council. (Registered by the Flag Institute) [57] A red ensign defaced with the badge of Gibraltar in the fly. Used as the civil ensign for locally registered vessel.A white ensign less the cross of St George defaced with the Coat of arms of the British Antarctic Territory Lovejoy, Paul E. (2012). Transformations of Slavery: A History of Slavery in Africa. London: Cambridge University Press.

The British Empire consisted of many colonies, several of which were largely self-governing dominions (Canada, Newfoundland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Straits Settlements). Most were ruled by colonial officials including India, the West Indies, and Fiji. The future of the empire remained uncertain, as it was unclear what the result would be if all colonies eventually became self-governing. Among other concerns, it would be very difficult for British interests to be maintained if every colony was essentially already sovereign. [5] The British Empire flag was made to promote unity by recognizing the symbols of the dominions Thomas Brassey, 2nd Earl Brassey (1904). " Federal Government for the United Kingdom and the Empire: Reprinted from 'Nineteenth Century,' August, 1901.". Problems of Empire: 52–71. Wikidata Q107151203. {{ cite journal}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( link) Identified the Commonwealth of Nations as a "voluntary association of independent sovereign states" Per pall reversed Sable, Gules and Argent a pall reversed Argent over all an inverted chevron of chain counterchanged Argent, Sable, Argent. (Registered by the Flag Institute) [195]

Dominions, Colonies, Protectorates, Protected and Associated States, Mandated and Trust Territories

A banner of the Royal Coat of Arms of Great Britain, first quarter representing England and Scotland, second quarter representing the British claim to the French throne, third quarter representing Ireland, fourth quarter representing the Electorate of Hanover.