Flag of Queensland

The flag of Queensland is a variant of the British Blue Ensign with the state badge on a white disc in the fly. On the badge an imperial crown is ready, lined with a light blue Maltese Cross. The flag was designed by William Hemmant, the Colonial Secretary and Treasurer of Queensland and introduced on 29 November 1876. Since then made ​​some detail changes.

Earlier flags

Queensland had in 1870 introduced its first flag. It was a Blue Ensign with a blue disc in the fly, on the profile portrait of Queen Victoria was displayed. The disc was surrounded by a white ring with the word " Queensland " in gold in the upper part of the ring. 1876 ​​led Queensland the new flag, as the colonial badge could be reproduced on larger flags only with problems.

The presentation of the imperial crown changed over the years, according to the heraldic fashion trends and the wishes of the respective monarchs. During the reign of Queen Victoria the crown pointed slightly to depressed arches. From 1901 to 1952, during the reign of Edward VII, George V, Edward VIII and George VI. Were, this strongly pulled upward. Over the years, changed the color of the Maltese cross from dark blue to light blue. The exact shade which is from a heraldic point of view of minor importance, had not been set for the introduction of the flag. The current appearance of the royal crown in the state badge dates from 1953 ( Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II ) and is based on the Edwards crown.

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• The flag of Queensland on FOTW (engl.)

National Flag | Australian White Ensign

States and Territories: Australian Capital Territory | New South Wales | Northern Territory | Queensland | South Australia | Tasmania | Victoria | Western Australia

Overseas Territories: Cocos Islands | Norfolk Island | Christmas Island | Lord Howe Island

Native Aborigines | Torres Strait Islander

• Queensland
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