Nov 20, 2014 · America their flags, military uniforms and other official symbolism. Leaders of the colonists were familiar with military traditions and those of England and France, particularly. With the Declaration of Independence and the formation of troops, came the need for items to identify the soldiers and military units. On February 20, 1776,

Nov 20, 2014 · State flags are normally displayed in the order of admittance to the State of the Union. However, they may be displayed in alphabetical order. The following is the date each state was admitted to the Union: Delaware: 7 Dec 1787: Michigan: 26 Jan 1837: Pennsylvania: 12 Dec 1787: Florida: 3 Mar 1845: New Jersey: 18 Dec 1787: Texas: 29 Dec 1845 ...

Nov 20, 2014 · General. a. The guidon is a company, battery, or troop identification flag. It is present at all unit formations unless otherwise directed by the commander.

The palm is used on some foreign unit awards (e.g. French Croix de Guerre, Belgian Croix de Guerre, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry) to indicate the level of the military command which cited the unit for the award.

Nov 20, 2014 · –The US Code states “no part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations. The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.

Nov 20, 2014 · The use of fringe is not restricted to the Federal Government. Such flags are used and displayed by our Armed Forces, veterans, civic and civilian organizations, and private individuals. However, it is the custom not to use fringe on flags displayed from stationary flagpoles and, traditionally, fringe has not been used on internment flags.

Nov 20, 2014 · Above other flags – Hang the flag above any other flag on the same pole . Other flags, separate poles – Hang all flags on equal poles. Hang the U.S. flag on its own right, hoist it first and lower it last. In a window – Hang the flag vertically with the stars to the left of anyone looking at it from the street.

Other than Garrison, Post, Field, Storm and Internment flags, name the other types of military flags. 3 . How is the flag flown on Memorial Day? 4 . When the flag is flown at night, what must be done? 5 . What date was the Army flag dedicated? 6 . When a President or Past President dies, how long is the flag flown at half-mast? 7 .

Nov 20, 2014 · Exception: Military installation where funeral takes place. During prescribed hours (reveille to retreat) from day of death until flag is hoisted after the last volley has been fired over the grave. Army officer on the active or retired list and not covered above and active enlisted personnel. *Military installation where funeral or death takes ...

Nov 20, 2014 · Army Organizational Flags, Guidons, and Streamers FAQ WHAT IS A COAT OF ARMS? A complete coat of arms consists of a shield displayed on the breast of the eagle on the organizational flag and a crest which appears over the eagle’s head and a motto displayed on the scroll held in the eagle’s beak.