Description
Adoption
30 April 1985 (gold cross added to St George's cross, 41 years).
Designed byNo individual designer; St George's cross and a Norman cross.
Design & Symbolism
Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.
Colors
White#FFFFFFThe white field carries the two overlaid crosses.
Red#E8112D · Pantone 186 CThe red St George's cross recalls ties to the governing power.
Yellow#F9DD16 · Pantone 116 CThe gold cross, over it, recalls a banner attributed to the Duke of Normandy.
Symbols & elements
Cross
Construction details
Proportions 1:2. A white field bearing a red St George's cross, over which a smaller gold cross is superimposed.
Construction sheet
Etiquette & protocol
How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.
Specific rules — Guernsey
- The territorial flag does not take precedence over the flag of the governing power.
- It flies on public buildings and at official ceremonies.
Common conventions
- Keep the flag clean and never let it touch the ground.
- Never fly a torn or faded flag — repair or replace it.
- Illuminate the flag if it stays up at night.
- Never use the flag as clothing, packaging or advertising.
- Dispose of a worn flag respectfully, not in the trash.
Did you know?
It overlays two crosses: the red cross of St George and, over it, a gold cross.
