List of flags of Christmas Island explained

The Following is a List of Flags used in Christmas Island in Australia.

Historical Flags

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1888-1900 1957-1958		A superimposition of the flags of England and Scotland with the Saint Patrick's Saltire (representing Ireland).
	1900-1925		A defaced Blue Ensign with the arms of the Strait Settlements.
	1925-1942 1945-1946	Flag of The Straits Settlements	A defaced Blue Ensign with the arms of the Strait Settlements (without the white disc).
	1942-1945		A red disc centered on a white rectangular field.
	1946-1952		A defaced blue ensign with the arms of Singapore.
	1952-1957	Flag of The Colony of Singapore	A defaced blue ensign with the arms of Singapore (slightly modified crown).
	1958-1986 (Still Used Today)	Flag of Australia	A Blue Ensign defaced with the seven-point Commonwealth Star in the lower hoist quarter and the five stars of the Southern Cross in the fly half.

See also

• List of Australian flags

Notes and References

1. Web site: 21 June 2013 . The Flag of the Territory of Christmas Island . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150302155734/http://www.shire.gov.cx/ciflag.html . 2 March 2015 . 9 December 2014 . Shire of Christmas Island.
2. Web site: Birds of Christmas Island . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160306221426/https://www.christmas.net.au/parks/birds/birds_of_christmas_island.htm . 6 March 2016 . 9 December 2014 . Christmas Island Tourism Association.