Flags of the World | Pitcairn Islands

Postcard

Traditionally, Pitcairn Islanders consider that their islands "officially" became a British colony on 30 November 1838. By the mid-1850s, the Pitcairn community was outgrowing the island; its leaders appealed to the British government for assistance, and were offered Norfolk Island. 

On 3 May 1856, the entire population of 193 people set sail for Norfolk on board the Morayshire. Only eighteen months later, seventeen of the Pitcairn Islanders returned to their home island, and another 27 followed five years later. The flag of the Pitcairn Islands was adopted on 2 April 1984.

As you cas see, the card has Norfolk Island stamps. Pitcairn did not allow to send FOTW cards from the island. But, as history of both islands are so much related, its the next best thing.