Guernsey

National flag of 100% polyester suitable for a flagpole 1500mm x 900mm. a British Crown dependency and a member of the Channel Islands. Adopted on 30 April1985 the national flag of comprises a white base with a red cross in the middle The red cross contains another small golden-coloured cross. The red cross on the flag refers the St George's Cross that represents 's ties with England The gold cross inside the red cross represents Duke William of Normandy who used a similar cross as his ensign in the Battle of Hastings The gold cross was added the flag in 1985 in order distinguish it from the flag of England. The flag was designed by the Flag Investigation Committee headed by the Deputy Bailiff Graham Dorey The flag was first hoisted on the island on 15 February 1985.