Has the Honduras Flag Changed Over History?

Yes, but only in the coat of arms.** The blue-white-blue horizontal triband has been constant since 1825.

Flag Evolution

Period Design Changes

1823–1825 Federal Republic of Central America flag: Blue-White-Blue + central coat of arms (volcanoes, sun, cap, rainbow). Honduras as a state within federation.

1825–1838 **First national flag:** Plain blue-white-blue (no arms). Blue = Pacific & Caribbean; White = peace. Post-federation independence.

1838–1866 Coat of arms added to white stripe. Arms: Quiver, bow, cornucopia, cannons, volcano, ocean, sun.

1866–1949 Arms modified: 5 stars added (for 5 Central American nations); volcano, sun, triangle, rainbow. Various artistic renditions.

1949–Present **Current arms (decreed 1949, confirmed 2022):** Equilateral triangle, volcano between 2 towers, rainbow, sun, "REPUBLICA DE HONDURAS", 5 blue stars (Central American union ideal). Standardized by law.

Constant Elements

**Proportions:** 1:2 (height:width).

**Stripes:** Equal horizontal thirds — Cerulean Blue (top/bottom), White (middle).

**Symbolism:** Blue = oceans/sky; White = peace/prosperity; 5 Stars = hope for Central American unity.

Civil Flag vs. State Flag

Civil/Ensign: Plain triband (no arms) — used by citizens, merchant ships.

State/War Flag: With coat of arms centered — government, military, official.

Honduras' flag is a living symbol of **Central American unionism**—the stars persist even as the federation dissolved.

Period	Design	Changes
1823–1825	Federal Republic of Central America flag: Blue-White-Blue + central coat of arms (volcanoes, sun, cap, rainbow).	Honduras as a state within federation.
1825–1838	First national flag: Plain blue-white-blue (no arms). Blue = Pacific & Caribbean; White = peace.	Post-federation independence.
1838–1866	Coat of arms added to white stripe.	Arms: Quiver, bow, cornucopia, cannons, volcano, ocean, sun.
1866–1949	Arms modified: 5 stars added (for 5 Central American nations); volcano, sun, triangle, rainbow.	Various artistic renditions.
1949–Present	Current arms (decreed 1949, confirmed 2022): Equilateral triangle, volcano between 2 towers, rainbow, sun, "REPUBLICA DE HONDURAS", 5 blue stars (Central American union ideal).	Standardized by law.

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