Flag Institute adopts new flag and emblem

On 18 November 2016, the Flag Institute Council formally adopted a new flag and emblem.

Dr William Crampton, founder and former Director of the Flag Institute, produced the orginal designs in 1971.

Alongside a stylised ‘V’ for vexillology, they included a St George’s cross to represent our founding on St George’s Day 23 April 1971.

Since then the Flag Institute has developed a UK- and world-wide remit, now reflected in our new flag and logo.

Chief Vexillologist Graham Bartram and Communities Vexillologist Philip Tibbetts have created a stylised representation of the lower quarter of the Union Flag, representing vexillology moving forward.