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The '''Flag of Saint-Baptiste''' ({{wp|French language|Principean}}: ''Drapeau de la Saint-Baptiste'') is the national flag and ensign of the [[Saint-Baptiste|Republic of Saint-Jean-Baptiste]]. The current design was adopted in 1947, after the country's independence from [[Blayk]], and consists of a blue (often referred to as dark or navy blue) field defaced by a white cross, with a white anchor in the canton. The symbolism of the colours vary, but most popular interpretations denote blue and white as symbolizing either the sea and the sky, or courage and faith. The white cross historically has been seen as a symbol of the feast day of Saint John the Baptist, the island's namesake. | The '''Flag of Saint-Baptiste''' ({{wp|French language|Principean}}: ''Drapeau de la Saint-Baptiste'') is the national flag and ensign of the [[Saint-Baptiste|Republic of Saint-Jean-Baptiste]]. The current design was adopted in 1947, after the country's independence from [[Blayk]], and consists of a blue (often referred to as dark or navy blue) field defaced by a white cross, with a white anchor in the canton. The symbolism of the colours vary, but most popular interpretations denote blue and white as symbolizing either the sea and the sky, or courage and faith. The white cross historically has been seen as a symbol of the feast day of Saint John the Baptist, the island's namesake. | ||
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The '''State ensign of Saint Baptiste''' ({{wp|French language|Principean}}: ''Pavillon d'état de la Saint-Baptiste'') is used by government agencies in naval situations, namely Saint-Baptiste's Coast Guard. The design consists of a white field with | The '''State ensign of Saint Baptiste''' ({{wp|French language|Principean}}: ''Pavillon d'état de la Saint-Baptiste'') is used by government agencies in naval situations, namely Saint-Baptiste's Coast Guard. The design consists of a white field with the flag of Saint-Baptiste in the canton. The state ensign is typically flown on coast guard vessels, but can also appear on civil crafts and in marinas and naval facilities. | ||
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| Name | Bleu-et-blanc ("Blue-and-white") Lakwa Blan ("The white cross") |
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| Use | National flag and civil ensign  |
| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Adopted | 1 July 1947 |
| Design | A blue field with a centered white cross and a white anchor in the canton. |
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| Use | State ensign  |
| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Adopted | 1 July 1947 |
| Design | A white field with the flag of Saint-Baptiste in the canton. |
The Flag of Saint-Baptiste (Principean: Drapeau de la Saint-Baptiste) is the national flag and ensign of the Republic of Saint-Jean-Baptiste. The current design was adopted in 1947, after the country's independence from Blayk, and consists of a blue (often referred to as dark or navy blue) field defaced by a white cross, with a white anchor in the canton. The symbolism of the colours vary, but most popular interpretations denote blue and white as symbolizing either the sea and the sky, or courage and faith. The white cross historically has been seen as a symbol of the feast day of Saint John the Baptist, the island's namesake.
History
Attested flag of the 1802 Pomme d’Eve rebellion
Historical flag of the Colony of Saint-Jean-Baptiste used from 1870 until 1947
Proposed flag of Saint-Baptiste flown from 1945 until independence in 1947
Current flag adopted in 1947
State ensign
The State ensign of Saint Baptiste (Principean: Pavillon d'état de la Saint-Baptiste) is used by government agencies in naval situations, namely Saint-Baptiste's Coast Guard. The design consists of a white field with the flag of Saint-Baptiste in the canton. The state ensign is typically flown on coast guard vessels, but can also appear on civil crafts and in marinas and naval facilities.
