The unofficial flag of Saint Barthélemy contains the coat of arms of Saint Barthelemy on a white background and the words "ILE DE SAINT-BARTHÉLEMY" in black on the top.
Symbolism[]
The three fleur-de-lis, the Maltese cross, and the three golden crowns represent Saint Barthelemy's history as a colony, first ruled by the Kingdom of France, then the Knights of St. John/Order of Malta, and then the Kingdom of Sweden, before coming back to French rule. The mural crown is an ancient symbol of the Greek gods protecting the city, the 2 pelicans represent the country's fauna, written at the bottom is the local name of the island.[1]
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