List of Jamaican flags
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National Flag

Flag|UseFlag of Jamaica
Flag of Jamaica
The flag of Jamaica was adopted on August 6, 1962, the original Jamaican Independence Day, the country having gained independence from the British-protected Federation of the West Indies...

 
A gold saltire
Saltire
A saltire, or Saint Andrew's Cross, is a heraldic symbol in the form of a diagonal cross or letter ex . Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on such a cross....

 on a green and black background.

Royal Standard

Flag|UsePersonal Flag
Queen's Personal Jamaican Flag
The Queen's Personal Jamaican Flag, sometimes known as the Royal Standard of Jamaica is the personal flag of Queen Elizabeth II in her role as Queen of Jamaica. The flag was approved for use in 1962 and the proportion as approximately 4:7~. It is only used by the Queen when she is in Jamaica, or...

 of Queen Elizabeth II
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Elizabeth II is the constitutional monarch of 16 sovereign states known as the Commonwealth realms: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize,...

 
A red cross on a white field, a yellow pineapple is in each cross, with the Queen's personal monogram imposed in the centre

Governor-General

Flag|UseGovernor-General of Jamaica
Governor-General of Jamaica
The Governor-General of Jamaica represents the Jamaican monarch, and head of state, who holds the title of King or Queen of Jamaica ....

 
A lion standing on a crown on a blue field, with "Jamaica" underneath

Ensigns

Flag|Use
Flag|UseCross of Burgundy
Cross of Burgundy Flag
The Cross of Burgundy flag was used by Spain 1506-1701 as a naval ensign, and up to 1843 as the land battle flag, and still appears on regimental colours, badges, shoulder patches and company guidons...

 was used during the Spanish colonization
April 10, 1655 - December 30, 1801 Colonial Flag of Jamaica The 1606 version of the Union Flag
Union Flag
The Union Flag, also known as the Union Jack, is the flag of the United Kingdom. It retains an official or semi-official status in some Commonwealth Realms; for example, it is known as the Royal Union Flag in Canada. It is also used as an official flag in some of the smaller British overseas...

 was used until January 1, 1801
December 31, 1801 - August 24, 1875 Colonial Flag of Jamaica The British Union Flag, used until 1875
August 25, 1875 - May 31, 1906 Colonial Flag of Jamaica A British Blue Ensign
Blue Ensign
The Blue Ensign is a flag, one of several British ensigns, used by certain organisations or territories associated with the United Kingdom. It is used either plain, or defaced with a badge or other emblem....

 defaced with the Coat of arms of Colonial Jamaica
Coat of arms of Jamaica
Considered as a legacy from the British with slight modifications, the Jamaican Coat of Arms was granted to Jamaica in 1661 under Royal Warrant. The original was designed by William Sancroft, then Archbishop of Canterbury....

 within a white circle
June 1, 1906 - October 1, 1957 Colonial Flag of Jamaica A British Blue Ensign defaced with the Coat of arms of Colonial Jamaica within a white circle
October 2, 1957 - October 12, 1962 Colonial Flag of Jamaica A British Blue Ensign defaced with the Coat of arms of Colonial Jamaica within a white circle
October 13, 1962 Colonial Flag of Jamaica A British Blue Ensign defaced with the Coat of arms of Colonial Jamaica within a white circle
1875 - 1906 Flag of the Governor of Jamaica A Union Flag defaced with the Badge of Colonial Jamaica
1906 - 1957 Flag of the Governor of Jamaica A Union Flag defaced with the Badge of Colonial Jamaica
1957 - 1962 Flag of the Governor of Jamaica A Union Flag defaced with the Badge of Colonial Jamaica
1962 Flag of the Governor of Jamaica A Union Flag defaced with the Badge of Colonial Jamaica
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