Dynastic Banner: The Red and Gold being the royal colors and representing the Ali'i. The Crown is a traditional Hawaiian Crown. The 8 stars are for the 8 main Hawaiian islands. The flame in a blue sea has a double meaning, the creative force of Pele creating Hawaii in the sea, and as a symbol of the Royal House of Kamakahelei. The entire Kamakahelei family is associated with fire.
Queen Kamakahelei was said to possess a power to make her enemies burst into flames. She called one of her sons, "the fire of the nobility." The Baker clan is also associated with fire - it is in their name.
The nautical oval of rope also relates to the house of Kamakahelei - Queen Kamakahelei was among the first to row out to greet Captain Cook. It is also symbolic of the native Hawaiian's long and heroic sea voyages.