The Scillonian Cross ( kw, Baner Syllan) is a county flag created in 2002 for the
Isles of Scilly,
United Kingdom
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.
The flag was designed by the ''Scilly News'', and received positive support from its readers in a popular vote, leading to it being officially registered with the
Flag Institute
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as the official flag for the islands.
The flag's design consists of a white cross over an orange and blue background, with five white stars in the upper-right canton. Each part of the design represents a significant element for Isles of Scilly: the upper orange colour represents the orange-hued sunsets the islands are known for; the lower blue colour represents the surrounding sea around the isles; while the stars represent the isles' locations.
References
Flags of Cornwall
Politics of Cornwall
Cornish nationalism
Isles of Scilly
Piran
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Flags with crosses
Isles of Scilly
Flags introduced in 2002
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