List of Barbadian flags

This is a list of flags used in Barbados.

National flag
FlagDateUseDescription
1966–presentFlag of BarbadosTricolour of two bands of ultramarine separated by a golden middle band. The ultramarine represents the sky and the ocean, the gold represents the sand. A black trident head is centred within the golden band.
1966–presentFlag of Barbados (vertical)

Governmental flags
FlagDateUseDescription
2021–presentStandard of the President of Barbados

Military flags
FlagDateUseDescription
Barbados Defence Force (BDF)
Naval Ensign of BarbadosA white ensign with the Flag of Barbados in the canton

Historical flags
FlagDateUseDescription
 ?–1625Flag of the Kingdom of PortugalA Portuguese flag was used in Barbados.
1870–1966Flag of the Colony of BarbadosA British Blue Ensign with an emblem of Barbados
1958–1962Flag of the West Indies Federation
1870–1966Flag of the Governor of BarbadosA Union Jack with an emblem of Barbados in the centre surrounded by a laurel wreath
1870–1966Ensign of BarbadosA British Red Ensign with an emblem of Barbados
2016Barbados 50th Anniversary of Independence banner
1966–2021Personal Standard of Queen Elizabeth II in BarbadosA bearded fig tree (with the leaves coloured blue) in the centre and a Pride of Barbados flower in each of the top corners on a yellow field. A blue disc of the letter "E" crowned surrounded by a garland of gold roses defaces the flag.
1966–2021Standard of the Governor-General of BarbadosA lion standing on a crown, on a blue field, with the words "Barbados"

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