| Flag Type: | County Flag |
|---|---|
| Flag Date: | 3rd May 1938 |
| Flag Designer: | College of Arms |
| Adoption Route: | Regional Organisation |
| UK Design Code: | UNKG7427 |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:5 |
| Pantone® Colours: | Blue 286, Yellow 109, Yellow 112 |
| Certification: | Flag Institute Chief Vexillologist, Graham Bartram |
| Notes: | The Cheshire Flag is a community flag proclaiming the unique identity of this historic English county. The flag features the banner of arms granted in 1938 to the former Cheshire County Council. It formed the hallmark of Chester Assay Office (1779—1962) and also appears on Chester’s Eastgate bridge (1768/9). It comprises three golden wheatsheaves and a golden sword on blue. The golden wheatsheaves on blue have been a symbol of the earldom of Chester since the late 12th century. They also form part of the civic arms of the city of Chester (1560). The sword is a reference to Cheshire’s status as a county palatine. Several bodies representing the county already fly a flag of this design. They include Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, whose flag was designed in the 1970s by Dr William Crampton, founder of the Flag Institute. Graham Bartram, Chief Vexillologist of the Flag Institute, designed the present realisation, and many regional bodies supported its registration. Thanks go to: Cheshire County Athletic Association, Cheshire County Badminton Association, Cheshire County Bowling Association, Cheshire County Cricket Club, Cheshire County Football Association, Cheshire County Water Polo and Swimming Association, Cheshire Local History Association, Cheshire Schools FA, Hoylake, West Kirby and District Civic Society, Marple Civic Society, North-West Association of Civic Trusts and Societies and Stockport County FC |
