This is a list of flags used inSouthern Rhodesia between 1890–1964 and 1979–1980 andRhodesia between 1964 and 1979. The evolution of Southern Rhodesia from a British South African Company concern, to a British Colony, then to a member of a Federal Government, then to a self-declared state is evident by the different flags used.
For flags after these dates seeFlags of Zimbabwe.
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 1890–1923 | Flag of the British South Africa Company | The BSAC flag was aUnion Jack defaced in the centre with a whiteroundel containing the BSAC logo. |
.svg) | 1923–1964 | Flag of Southern Rhodesia | A defaced Britishblue ensign with the shield from the Southern RhodesianCoat of Arms in the fly. |
.svg) | 1925–1953 | Flag of Southern Rhodesia | A defaced Britishblue ensign with the shield from the Southern Rhodesian Coat of Arms over a white roundel in the fly. |
.svg) | 1953–1963 | Flag of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (also known as theCentral African Federation) | A defaced Britishblue ensign with a shield from the Federal Arms, showing the amalgamation ofNorthern Rhodesia,Southern Rhodesia andNyasaland, in the fly. |
.svg) | 1964–1968 | Flag ofSouthern Rhodesia (1964–1965) and laterRhodesia (1965–1968) | A Sky-Blue British ensign with the shield from the RhodesianCoat of Arms in the fly. |
.svg) | 1968–1979 | Flag of Rhodesia | A Green-White-Green vertical tricolour similar to theNigerian flag with the fullCoat of Arms of Rhodesia in the centre of the white panel. |
.svg) | 1979 | Flag ofZimbabwe Rhodesia | A Red-White-Green horizontal tricolour similar to theHungarian flag with a black vertical stripe, fimbriated in white at the hoist, defaced with a centered representation of theZimbabwe Bird in yellow. |
 | 1979–1980 | Flag ofSouthern Rhodesia | Flag of the United Kingdom. |
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
.svg) | 1924–1951 | Flag of thegovernor of Southern Rhodesia | AUnion Jack defaced with the shield from Coat of Arms of Rhodesia in the centre. |
.svg) | 1951–1952 | Flag of thegovernor of Southern Rhodesia | ATudor Crown in the centre of a navy blue background (in official proportions of 7:9). |
.svg) | 1952–1965 (de jure 1952–1970) | Flag of thegovernor of Southern Rhodesia | ASt. Edward's Crown in the centre of a navy blue background (in official proportions of 7:9). |
.svg) | 1952–1965 (de jure 1952–1970) | Variant flag of thegovernor of Southern Rhodesia | ASt. Edward's Crown in the centre of a navy blue background (in manufactured proportions of 1:2). |
.svg) | 1940–1952 | Household flag of the governor ofSouthern Rhodesia | ATudor Crown in the centre of a red background. Used as a car flag within the country. |
.svg) | 1952–1963 | Government House car flag for distinguished visitors of thegovernor of Southern Rhodesia | A representation of theZimbabwe Bird in yellow in the centre of a red background. Used as a car flag within the country. |
.svg) | 1970–1979 | Flag of thepresident of Rhodesia | A sky-blue flag with the full Coat of Arms of Rhodesia in the centre |
.svg) | 1970–1979 | Car pennant of theprime minister of Rhodesia | A green triangular pennant the full Coat of Arms of Rhodesia in the centre |
.svg) | 1979–1980 | Car flag of theprime minister of Zimbabwe Rhodesia | Based on the National Flag, a Red-White-Green horizontal tricolour in the fly with a black vertical stripe, fimbriated in white at the centre, defaced with a centered representation of theZimbabwe Bird in yellow. |
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
 | c. 1890–1923 | British South Africa Company Blue Ensign | A defaced Britishblue ensign with the lion and tusk from theBritish South Africa Company Arms in the fly. |
 | late 1970s–1980 | Flag used by theRhodesian Army (3rd version) | Orange-red-blue horizontal tricolour defaced in the centre with the Rhodesian Army emblem. |
.svg) | 1953–1963 | Royal Rhodesia Air Force Ensign | Azure blue flag with the Union Flag in the canton and the roundel of the Royal Rhodesian Air Force in the fly. |
.svg) | 1963–1968 | Royal Rhodesia Air Force Ensign | Azure blue flag with the Union Flag in the canton and the roundel of the Royal Rhodesian Air Force in the fly. |
.svg) | 1970–1979 | Rhodesian Air Force Ensign | A Sky blue flag with the Rhodesian flag in the canton and the roundel of the Rhodesian Air Force in the fly. |
.svg) | 1979–1980 | Flag of the Zimbabwe Rhodesian Air Force | A Sky blue flag with the Zimbabwe Rhodesia flag in the canton and the roundel of the Rhodesian Air Force in the fly. |
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 1962-1981 | Rhodesian Front |
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Flag ofFort Victoria | Fort Victoria Coat of Arms in the centre[1] | |
.gif) | c1976 -1986 | Flag ofGwelo | Tricolore flag with Gweru Coat of Arms on white stripe.[2] |
 | Flag ofSalisbury | Salisbury Coat of Arms on a white background[3] | |
.gif) | c. 1955 - 1985 | Flag ofUmtali | Umtali banner of arms form[4] |