Bermuda

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The flag of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda as a red ensign was first adopted on 4 October 1910. It is a British Red Ensign with the Union Flag (which is the national flag) in the upper left corner, and the coat of arms of Bermuda in the lower right. Prior to this, like most of the British colonies at the time, it adopted a blue ensign with a seal that depicted a dry dock with three sailing ships. In 1999, the flag was changed to its current form, with an enlarged coat of arms.

The coat of arms of Bermuda dates from the 17th century, and was officialy granted in 1910. It displays a red lion, symbolising the UK, holding a shield depicting a shipwreck. The ship is the Sea Venture, which crashed into Bermuda in 1609, stranding 150 settlers on the island for nine months.

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