Flag BVI 2 X 3 Red Sewn Flag British VI 2 X 3 Red Hand Sewn Nylon The British Virgin Islands Civil or Merchant Ensign flag is 2 feet by 3 feet hand sewn nylon with heading and grommets. The civil ensign is a red ensign with the coat of arms of the British Virgin Islands. The red ensign is to be flown on board vessels either registered in the British Virgin Islands or by vessels visiting the British Virgin Islands.