Flag of Ascension Island

The Union Flag is used on Ascension Island for official purposes.

There is currently no unique flag for Ascension Island,^[1] part of the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, therefore the Union Flag of the United Kingdom is used for official purposes.^[2]

At its meeting on 3 March 2009, the Ascension Island Council discussed this issue and agreed to develop a unique flag for the island in consultation with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Members also suggested that a public competition could be held to determine the design of the new flag.^[3]

Two draft proposals for an Ascension Island flag were presented to the Island Council at its meeting on 30 July 2010. Following a public consultation, the final design will be submitted to the College of Arms for approval. ^[4][5]

The 2010 proposals

The draft proposals were made public in September 2010. Both are blue ensigns defaced with the proposed coats of arms. ^[6]

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  Proposal A

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  Proposal B

References

1. ^ http://www.fotw.net/flags/sh-ac.html#uw
2. ^ http://www.ascension-island.gov.ac/aig/ascension-island-welcome.htm
3. ^ http://www.the-islander.org.ac/artd_6350_03_2009_12.html
4. ^ http://www.the-islander.org.ac/art_7960.html
5. ^ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flags/message/164144
6. ^ http://www.the-islander.org.ac/art_8015.html