Scillonian Cross
| Proportion | 5:3 |
|---|---|
| Adopted | February 2002 by popular vote, registered with the Flag Institute |
| Design | A white cross over an orange and blue background, with five stars in the upper-right canton. |
The Scillonian Cross (Cornish: Baner Syllan) is a unitary authority flag created in 2002 for the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. 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 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 the Isles of Scilly: the white St Piran's Cross represents Cornwall, 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.
2002 Scilly News poll options
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Winner (+60 points)
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Second place (+17 points)
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Third place (+5 points)
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Fourth place (+2 points)
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Fifth place (-4 points)
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Sixth place (-6 points)
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Seventh place (-7 points)
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Eighth place (-11 points)
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Ninth place (-16 points)