Flag Placement
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Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Denton TX
It should be on the right. That puts it in the left position for someone looking at you.
In Texas, we're the only State allowed to fly the Lone Star flag as high as the American flag, on a different pole. US on top for a single pole.
Many buildings get it wrong. The two flags are for people approaching, not those in the building. Present your colors as US on the left. IMHO
In Texas, we're the only State allowed to fly the Lone Star flag as high as the American flag, on a different pole. US on top for a single pole.
Many buildings get it wrong. The two flags are for people approaching, not those in the building. Present your colors as US on the left. IMHO
It is to be placed on the left side closest to the heart with nothing higher than the flag.
Last edited by Huskers; Apr 18, 2018 at 06:49 PM.
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the flag should always be on the speakers right. Think of being on a stage talking to a crowd. The flag should be on the speakers right. The left side of the stage as you sit in the audience. Same on a vehicle. On the right side of the vehicle. The field (the stars) always point forward. If you wear a flag patch on your left sleeve, the field (stars) should be on the left side of the flag pointing forward. If you wear it on your right sleeve, the field should be on the right (again, point towards the front) The flag always points in a forward direction, never in retreat. On my American Legion Riders vest, we wear our flag on the upper left side of the vest. Nothing above. I believe you can pretty much wear it where you wish, so long as you present it in a place of honor.
So wear your flag in honor.
And thank you for your service!
So wear your flag in honor.
And thank you for your service!
I was schooled on flag etiquette by a self proclaimed Vexillologist.
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From: Charlotte
the flag should always be on the speakers right. Think of being on a stage talking to a crowd. The flag should be on the speakers right. The left side of the stage as you sit in the audience. Same on a vehicle. On the right side of the vehicle. The field (the stars) always point forward. If you wear a flag patch on your left sleeve, the field (stars) should be on the left side of the flag pointing forward. If you wear it on your right sleeve, the field should be on the right (again, point towards the front) The flag always points in a forward direction, never in retreat. On my American Legion Riders vest, we wear our flag on the upper left side of the vest. Nothing above. I believe you can pretty much wear it where you wish, so long as you present it in a place of honor.
So wear your flag in honor.
And thank you for your service!
So wear your flag in honor.
And thank you for your service!
My flag patch is placed based on my rule. On the back of my vest. Top center. No room for anything above it. It is placed there directly above my memorial patch for little brother Jimmy. it is my rule that the only patch that flies higher than his is Old Glory and none higher than that.
Last edited by ChickinOnaChain; Apr 19, 2018 at 03:32 PM.
Yes that is exactly correct. The only way anything gets higher than Jimmy, is the flag, and anything higher than the flag would have to be stitched on the back of my bald head. That ain't happening.
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From: Pennsylvania
Like Spartanden, I'm a Legion Rider. We also wear the flag high on the left. Being patriotic and wanting to wear a flag patch is all that matters to me.
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Yeah, some folks treat the colors like a trivial decoration, rather than a national symbol. Bothers me to see the flag used the way it is in Olympic audiences, or as a drape by athletes, etc. . .
