Friday, February 5, 2016

Bermuda Flag History And The Flag Company Inc

By Sara Token


Bermuda is an archipelago of about 360 small islands. The largest is Bermuda or Main Island. Explored by Juan de Bermúdez, a Spaniard, the islands were settled in 1612 by an offshoot of the Virginia Company. Bermuda became a Crown colony in 1684. In 1968, Bermuda was granted a new constitution, its first premier, and autonomy, except for foreign relations, defense, and internal security.

The flag of Bermuda's Union Jack on its upper left corner signifies its ties with Britain, being one of its territories.It also symbolizes oneness and unification. The Bermuda's coat of arms also has several symbolisms of its own.

The banner of Bermuda's Union Jack on its upper left corner shows its ties with Britain, being one of its territories. It additionally symbolizes unity and unification. The Bermuda's coat of arm additionally has its very own few symbols.

In the emblem of the banner of Bermuda is a red lion that is holding a shield that portrays a sinking ship in the center.The red lion is the representation of England which bonds Bermuda with the nation. The boat, then again, is the Sea Venture of Bermuda that was the lead of the Virginia Company.

The pre-1999 flags have the coat of arms without the scroll incorporated in it as contrary to the unconfirmed variant that was released after 1999, which carries the scroll with the inscription - " Quo Fata Ferunt" which means "Whither the Fates Carry ".

As a British abroad region, Bermuda has a Governor's banner with a Union Jack mutilated with the Bermuda's emblem in the middle. Flag Company Inc decided to assist with the history development by providing special decals and banners to make it easy to build a bit of history right at home.




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