The
flag of the Commonwealth of Nations is the official flag used by and representing the
Commonwealth of Nations.
Description
The flag consists of the Commonwealth symbol in gold on a blue
field. The symbol centres on a
globe, representing the global nature of the Commonwealth and the breadth of its membership. The globe is surrounded by 61 radiating, approximately quadrilateral, spears, which form a 'C' for 'Commonwealth'. The number of spears does not represent the number of member states (there have never been 61 members); instead, the large number represents the many ways in which the Commonwealth cooperates around the world.
The colours used on the flag are
Pantone 287 for the blue and
Pantone 108 for the gold.
History
The flag developed from car pennants produced for the first time at the
1973 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, held in
Ottawa,
Canada. The initiative for its design is credited to two Canadians: the first
Commonwealth Secretary-General,
Arnold Smith; and
Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. It was officially adopted on 26 March 1976.
Usage
The flag of the Commonwealth of Nations is flown at
Marlborough House,
London, the headquarters of the
Commonwealth Secretariat, throughout the year, and for a limited period at other venues where Commonwealth meetings, events, or visits are taking place (for example, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings). The
Canadian federal......
Read More