What order should flags be displayed?

What order should flags be displayed?

What order should they be in? Facing the display, from left to right: US flag, state flag, company flag. If you are flying them on two poles, place the US flag on the leftmost pole, and the state flag over the company flag on the right pole (check your state Flag Code to be sure this is acceptable).

How do you display the flag with other flags during a ceremony?

When flags are displayed in a row, the U.S. flag goes to the observer’s left. Flags of other nations are flown at same height. State and local flags are traditionally flown lower. When used during a marching ceremony or parade with other flags, the U.S. Flag will be to the observer’s left.

Is the American flag on the right or left of the state flag?

The U.S. flag should be flown from the position of honor on the flag’s own right, or from the flagpole on the left as normally viewed by the observer. The Washington State flag should be flown from the second position of honor, or from the flagpole on the right as normally viewed by the observer.

Can you put two flags on a flagpole?

Yes, you can fly two flags from the same flagpole. You just need to have two sets of snap hooks, and they can be on the same rope or halyard. The United States flag will always go on top. Typically you leave approximately one foot of space between the United States flag and the flag underneath.

Where should a flag be placed on a house?

Ideally, an American flag on your house should hang from a staff that angles out from the front wall or a windowsill or balcony. It’s a good idea to screw a bracket made for holding the flagstaff to the trim. Fasten it securely and so the flag won’t become soiled or damaged.

When the US flag is displayed with flags from other nations the US flag should be?

If the flags of other nations are displayed with the American Flag, they should be of equal size and at equal heights on separate staffs at a time of peace. The American Flag should be displayed to the (flag’s own) right but not higher than other national flags.

Can you fly two American flags on the same pole?

Can another flag be flown on the same pole as the American flag?

What is the proper placement of the American flag?

This means your flag should be positioned to the left side of your front door, not the right. You may display the flag from a staff hung at an angle or horizontally from the front of the home, and the union should always be placed at the top or end of the staff unless the flag is flying at half staff.

Can any other flag be flown above the American flag?

U.S. flag code unequivocally states that the American flag is always to be placed to the right or above any other flag. The only exception is for naval ships at sea that may fly the Christian flag above the American flag on the ship during onboard church services.

How to display an American flag?

– Dip it for any person or thing, even though state flags, regimental colors and other flags may be dipped as a mark of honor. (See Tips = Salute) – Display it with the union down, except as a signal of distress. – Let the flag touch anything beneath it: ground, floor, water, merchandise. – Fasten or display it in a way that will permit it to be damaged or soiled. – Place or write anything on the flag, including letters, insignia, or designs of any kind. – Use it for holding anything. – Use it as wearing apparel, bedding or drapery. – Use it on a costume or athletic uniform (however, a flag patch may be attached to the uniform of patriotic organizations, military personnel, police officers and firefighters). – Use the flag for advertising or promotion purposes or print it on paper napkins, boxes or anything else intended for temporary use and discard. – Use it for decoration of any kind. Use bunting of red, white and blue stripes instead. – Use it for advertising.

How do you hang the American flag correctly?

Place the American flag in a respectful position in regards to other flags. When hung with another flag it should be no lower than the other flag and placed to the left of the other flag. When hung with multiple flags it is to be in the center and higher than other flags. Hang the flag with sturdy rope or string.