Designed byNo individual designer; red saltire and local arms.
Design & Symbolism
Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.
Proportions
3:5
Shape
Rectangular
Colors
White#FFFFFF
The white field carries the red saltire and the arms.
Red#E8112D · Pantone 186 C
The red diagonal saltire is the island's traditional symbol.
Yellow#F9DD16 · Pantone 116 C
The gold crown and shield, at the top, recall the link with the Crown.
Symbols & elements
Cross
Coat of arms
Crown
Construction details
Proportions 3:5. A white field crossed by a red diagonal saltire, with, at the top, the island's red shield of three gold leopards surmounted by a crown.
Construction sheet
Etiquette & protocol
How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.
Specific rules — Jersey
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?
Its red diagonal saltire is an old symbol of the island; a crown and shield were added in 1981.
