The general parts of a flag are: canton (the upper inner section of the flag), field or ground (the entire flag except the canton), the hoist (the edge used to attach the flag to the hoist), and the fly (the furthest edge from the hoist end).
What is the stick on the flag called?
The cord or rope that ties a flag to its pole is called a halyard.
How do I keep my sleeved flag from sliding down the pole?
Connect With Grommets To prevent your American flag from sliding down the pole, you can connect it with one grommet at the top of the flag and another grommet at the bottom. In addition to preventing your American flag from sliding down the pole, grommets will protect it from tangles.
How do you keep the sleeve on a flag on a pole?
Use Sleeves A sleeve is a hollowed tube that's designed to fit over the top of the pole. After raising your American flag to the top of the top, you can place a sleeve over it. The sleeve will hold your American flag in place while also protecting it from tangles.
How do you put a flag on without grommets?
A rope/ribbon is sewn on the top and bottom of the sleeve so you can fasten the sleeve to the pole and tighten it in place to prevent slippage. However, additional support is suggested such as a stopper, clamp, rubber ring, zip-tie, or even glue to hold the flag in place.
What is a sleeved flag?
AMERICAN FLAG - POLE SLEEVE Pole Sleeve Style - This flag has a pole sleeve finish, sometimes called a pole hem. To display this style of flag, slide a plain flagpole into the channel created by the pole sleeve. ... Suggested Use - Pole sleeve flags are best suited for indoor use.
How do you put up a pole sleeve?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEt_JJqSwas
What is a pole hem on a flag?
Pole hem: The same heading as fabric sleeve, but with a fabric lining. Outrigger: A flag pole mounted on a building at an angle other than vertical. Crown: A flag with pole hem and fringe for indoor display and parade use.
How do you attach a sleeve to a flag pole?
- Dig a hole 28" deep by 12" across. ...
- Insert the bolt into the sleeve and place the sleeve in the ground. ...
- Use the contractor's level to ensure the sleeve is vertically straight. ...
- To ensure the sleeve will hold the flagpole level, vertically, remove the cap and insert the flagpole into the sleeve.
What are the sizes of the American flag?
The usual size of a flag used at home is 3'x5'. A casket flag is 9-1/2'x5'. The table below shows the appropriate size flag to fly on flagpoles of several heights. According to Executive Order 10834, official flags (not personal flags) must meet these standards.