26 July 2019

#1765 Gibraltar (UK)


The flag of Gibraltar is an elongated banner of arms based on the coat of arms of Gibraltar, granted by Royal Warrant from Queen Isabella I of Castile on 10 July 1502.

The flag differs from that of other British overseas territories, in that it is not a British ensign. The castle does not resemble any in Gibraltar but is supposed to represent the fortress of Gibraltar. The key is said to symbolise the fortress' significance as Gibraltar was seen to be the key to Spain by the Moors and Spanish and later as the key to the Mediterranean by the British.


Thank you, Jie !

Sent on: July 4, 2019
Received on: July 11, 2019

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