Flag Tips and Guides

For a 20-foot residential flagpole, the most common and well-proportioned flag size is 3' × 5'. Best overall: 3' × 5' More prominent display: 4' × 6' Heavy or windy location: 3' × 5' is usually the better choice because it puts less strain on the pole and hardware. Commercial or larger-diameter pole: A 4' × 6' may be appropriate. For most 20-foot flagpoles, I would recommend a 3' × 5' nylon flag.

Miniature Fringed Flags Miniature fringed United States flags are an elegant choice for desk displays, offices, classrooms, ceremonies, historical collections, and patriotic decorations. The decorative fringe adds a traditional, formal appearance that makes these small flags especially attractive for display on desks, tables, bookshelves, and display cases. Popular uses include: Desk and office displays Military and veteran displays Historical flag collections School and classroom decorations Yacht clubs and organizations Ceremonies and special events Patriotic home décor Gifts for flag collectors

Yacht Club Officers Flags Yacht club officers flags identify the officers of a yacht club and are an important part of traditional yacht-club flag etiquette. These flags are typically flown by the club’s commodore, vice commodore, rear commodore, and other designated officers. The specific flags and flying positions can vary from club to club. Common yacht club officer flags include: Commodore Flag: Flown by the club’s commodore. Vice Commodore Flag: Flown by the vice commodore. Rear Commodore Flag: Flown by the rear commodore. Past Commodore Flag: Used by a former commodore when authorized by the club. Officer flags are commonly...

Yacht Club Officers Flags Yacht club officers flags identify the officers of a yacht club and are an important part of traditional yacht-club flag etiquette. These flags are typically flown by the club’s commodore, vice commodore, rear commodore, and other designated officers. The specific flags and flying positions can vary from club to club. Common yacht club officer flags include: Commodore Flag: Flown by the club’s commodore. Vice Commodore Flag: Flown by the vice commodore. Rear Commodore Flag: Flown by the rear commodore. Past Commodore Flag: Used by a former commodore when authorized by the club. Officer flags are commonly...

Who Can Fly A U.S. Power Squadrons Flag? The U.S. Power Squadrons flag is traditionally flown by members of the organization, now known as America’s Boating Club® (United States Power Squadrons). Members may display the flag on their boats, at boating events, and at their homes or meeting locations as a symbol of membership and participation in the organization. It is generally not appropriate for a non-member to fly the flag in a way that suggests membership or official affiliation. The organization promotes boating education, safety, fellowship, and seamanship, making its flag particularly meaningful to recreational boaters and yacht-club members....