The flag of Kent is the flag of the English county of Kent. It features the white horse of Kent on a red background, a theme used in several other Kent-related coats of arms and logos or symbols. It is sometimes referred to as the Invicta Flag or Invicta Flag …

Feb 7, 2020 · But there's one horse that's everywhere in Kent - though you won't find it in a field. The white horse of Kent features on the county’s flag, and has been taken on by the county council, the police and the university. You'll also find it …

Aug 3, 2013 · The flag of Kent was included on the registry from its inception. The design of a white horse rearing on its hind legs has been associated with the county for at least four centuries, whilst the common origin story pushes it back over a thousand years.

Jul 9, 2015 · The grant of arms was made to Kent County Council in the 1930's, and the first flag caused a little controversy due to its red colour. It was presented by a local Labour MP, who was suspected of making a Socialist statement.

This is a list of English flags, including symbolic national and sub-national flags, standards and banners used exclusively in England. The College of Arms is the authority on the flying of flags in England and maintains the only official register of flags.

Nov 22, 2018 · The white horse of Kent features on the county’s flag, and has been taken on by the county council, the police and the university. Its first official use on the county's flag was in the 17th century, and has more recently been adopted by the area's institutions.

Aug 14, 2020 · It's on the Kent Police logo, the county council logo, oast houses, Kent's flag and even on road signs.

Jul 16, 2010 · The Kent County Council uses the white horse on its logo: located by James Dignan. This logo has the white horse of Kent, but I have a feeling that the Invicta flag is simply a banner of the county's arms, i.e., a white horse on dark red (certainly far darker than on the KCC logo!). James Dignan, 10 June 2004

The arms were officially granted to Kent County Council on 17 October 1933 (and re-confirmed to its successor in 1975). The flag was accepted by the Flag Institute as that of the historic county on the basis of its traditional use.

Mar 24, 2025 · Find information on all of the services we (Kent County Council) provides.