Can two flags be flown on one pole?
Can two flags be flown on one pole?
N.B.: You may never place two national flags on a single pole, as they must be at the same height and the approximate same size. N.B.: You may never place a company or advertisement flag on the same pole as the US flag. In military use, no more than two flags may be on a single pole.
Can you fly other flags with the American flag?
The American Flag should be flown higher than lesser flags. The American Flag should be hoisted first and lowered last, when flown with other flags on adjacent staffs. When the American Flag is displayed against a wall with another flag, it should be on the (flag’s own) right with its staff in front of the other flag.
How far apart should 2 flags be on a pole?
General rule of thumb is based on your flag size that you are flying. Flagpoles should have an additional 2′ of distance between them over your flag size (i.e. 3′ x 5′ flags should have a minimum of 7′ between poles, 4′ x 6′ flags should have a minimum of 8′ between poles, etc.).
What flags can fly below the American flag?
When flags of states, cities, corporations or organizations are flown on the same flagpole with the flag of the United States, they are flown beneath the U.S. flag. The flag beneath may be the same size or smaller than the U.S. flag, but never larger.
What happens if you put two flags on one pole?
When you fly multiple flags on one flag pole, that means the American flag should always be the top flag. Other flags go below Old Glory. If you have each flag on its own pole, the American flag should still have the highest positioning. Ensure that no other flags on the other flag poles are displayed higher.
What side of the flagpole do you fly it on?
A rule of thumb: when there are three poles the same height, position the flags left to right as described above. However, when a center pole is taller than the others are, prominence of flag is center, then left pole then right pole. Check out other flag etiquette to make sure you are flying your flags right.
How to properly fly more than one flag at a time?
The US Flag Code establishes protocol on how to properly fly more than one flag at a time. Three side-by-side poles and the US Flag, state flag and company flag: when looking at the display, from left to right, the US flag should be placed on the leftmost pole, the state flag in the center pole and the company flag on the far right pole
What is the etiquette for flying the American flag with other flags?
The United States Flag Code specifies the acceptable practices for flying the American flag. The specific etiquette for flying the American flag with other flags — either those of other nations, states or organizations — is covered in Section 4 U.S.C. ยง 7 of the Flag Code.
