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The flag features the old coat of arms against a blue background. Sculpted version of the colonial arms (1959–1997) Display. During British rule, the coat of arms were displayed by Government House, the Legislative Council, most courts, and the Central Government Offices. The arms were also in use by aircraft of the Government Flying Service
British Hong Kong. Hong Kong was a British colony and later a British Dependent Territory from 1841 to 1997, apart from a period of Japanese occupation from 1941 to 1945 during the Pacific War. The colonial period began with the British occupation of Hong Kong Island in 1841, during the First Opium War between the British and the Qing dynasty.
- 1996 estimate
Staturs: Special administrative district. Hong Kong does not have a true heraldic arms, but uses the above symbol. Hong Kong was a British possession and crown colony from the 17th century until 1997. The colonial arms were granted on January 21, 1959 and show two Chinese junks (ship).
The flag of Hong Kong from 1871 to 1997 was a Blue Ensign with the coat of arms of Hong Kong on a white disk. In Hong Kong, it is also nicknamed the Hong Kong flag ( 香港旗 ), British Hong Kong flag ( 英屬香港旗 ) or the Dragon and Lion flag ( 龍獅旗 ). [1]
- 29 July 1959 (earlier versions in 1871, 1876 and 1955)
- 30 June 1997
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Mar 23, 2024 · English. Coat of Arms of Hong Kong (1959–1997) Summary [ edit] Licensing [ edit] This work created by the United Kingdom Government is in the public domain . This is because it is one of the following : It is a photograph taken prior to 1 June 1957; or. It was published prior to 1974; or.
The Flag of Hong Kong from 1871 to 1997 was a Blue Ensign with the coat of arms of Hong Kong on a white disk. In Hong Kong, it is also nicknamed the Hong Kong flag (香港旗), British Hong Kong flag (英屬香港旗) or the Dragon and Lion flag (龍獅旗).
