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This is a list of flags that have been used in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
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1973–present | Flag of the Bahamas | A black equilateral triangle on the left represents the unity and determination of the people of the Bahamas. The triangle is oriented toward three equal-width stripes symbolising areas of natural resource; two aquamarine stripes at the top and bottom of the flag representing the sea and one gold stripe representing the sun. |
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1973–present | Flag of the Bahamas (vertical) |
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1973 - | Flag of the governor-general of the Bahamas | A lion standing on a St. Edward's crown, with the name "Commonwealth of The Bahamas" below. |
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1973–2022 | Personal Flag of Queen Elizabeth II | The flag is the crowned letter 'E' in gold, surrounded by a garland of gold roses on a blue background, with a golden fringe. The crown is a symbol of the Queen's rank and dignity, whilst the roses symbolise the countries of the Commonwealth. |
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1973 - | Flag of the Prime Minister | Same as the national flag but is charged with a gold parliamentary mace placed vertically in the fly |
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1973 - | Parliament of the Bahamas | |
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1973 - | Senate of the Bahamas |
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1973- | Civil Ensign of the Bahamas | |
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1973- | Civil Jack of the Bahamas | |
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1973- | Naval Ensign of the Bahamas | |
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1973- | Auxiliary Ensign of the Bahamas |
| Flag | Date | Party | Description |
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| 1973-1977 | Flag of the Abaco Independence Movement | ||
| Link to file | Progressive Liberal Party | Party logo on yellow background |
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1706–1718 | Informal flag of the Republic of Pirates | Jolly Roger |
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1869–1904 | Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahamas Islands | A British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahamas islands. |
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1869–1904 | Flag of the governor of the Bahamas Islands | A British Union Flag with the Badge of the Bahamas Islands. |
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1904–1923 | Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahamas Islands | A British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahamas Islands. Note: change in the design of the crown within the badge. |
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1923–1953 | Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahamas Islands | A British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahamas Islands. Note: change in the design of the badge. |
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1904–1953 | Flag of the governor of the Bahamas Islands | A British Union Flag with the Badge of the Bahamas Islands. Note: change in the design of the badge. |
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1953–1964 | Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahamas Islands | A British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahamas Islands. Note: change in the design of the crown within the badge. |
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1953–1964 | Ensign of the Crown Colony of the Bahamas Islands | A British Red Ensign with the Badge of the Bahamas Islands. Note: change in the design of the crown within the badge. |
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1953–1964 | Flag of the governor of the Bahamas Islands | A British Union Flag with the Badge of the Bahamas Islands. Note: change in the design of the badge. |
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1964–1973 | Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahamas Islands | A British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahamas Islands. Note: change in the design of the crown within the badge. |
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1964–1973 | Ensign of the Crown Colony of the Bahamas Islands | A British Red Ensign with the Badge of the Bahamas Islands. Note: change in the design of the crown within the badge. |
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1964–1973 | Flag of the governor of the Bahamas Islands | A British Union Flag with the Badge of the Bahamas Islands. Note: change in the design of the badge. |
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
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1973 | Original Flag Proposal |
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Nassau Yacht Club |
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Royal Nassau Sailing Club |
