Flag of Buckinghamshire

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Flag of Buckinghamshire
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Adopted 2011
Designed by Traditional
Buckinghamshire

The Buckinghamshire flag is the flag of the county of Buckingham, registered with the Flag Institute on 20 May 2011. The traditional flag of Buckinghamshire features a chained swan on a bicolour of red and black. The Swan emblem dates back to Anglo-Saxon times when Buckinghamshire was known for breeding swans for the king.

Flag design

The pantone colours for the flag are:[1]

  • Red 186
  • Black
  • White

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References

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