Flag of Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda

Use	National flag and civil ensign
Proportion	2:3
Adopted	February 27, 1967; 57 years ago (1967-02-27)
Design	A horizontal tri-colour of black, blue (half-width), and white, with two red right scalene triangles on opposite sides. On the black band is a yellow half-sun with nine rays
Designed by	Sir Reginald Samuel
Use	State ensign
Proportion	2:3
Design	A white field with a red cross, the national flag in the canton

The national flag of Antigua and Barbuda was adopted on 27 February 1967 to mark the achievement of self-government. A competition to design the flag was held in which more than 600 local people entered. The winning design was put forth by nationally well-known artist and sculptor Sir Reginald Samuel.^[1]