Flag Tips and Guides

Collecting military miniature flags is a great way to explore American military history while creating an attractive display. Small flags representing the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and other military organizations can be collected individually or arranged together as a historical collection. Why collect miniature military flags? • Preserve military history — miniature flags can represent different branches, units, eras, and important moments in American military history. • Easy to display — their compact size makes them ideal for desks, shelves, offices, classrooms, and military-themed displays. • Build a branch collection — start with the six U.S....

Military flags have a long history as symbols of identity, leadership, courage, and allegiance. Long before modern armies used standardized flags, soldiers carried banners and standards into battle to identify their leaders and rally troops. Ancient Military Standards Some of the earliest military flags were used by ancient civilizations. The Romans famously carried standards called signa and vexilla. These standards identified individual units and served as important rallying points during battle. Losing a standard could be considered a tremendous disgrace. Medieval Banners During the Middle Ages, armies relied heavily on banners and heraldic symbols. Knights displayed coats of arms on...

Fun Nautical Flags Fun nautical flags are a great way for boat owners to add personality and humor to their boats, docks, marinas, and waterfront homes. These colorful flags make eye-catching decorations while giving boaters a fun way to express their interests. Popular choices include: Fish flags for anglers Bass fisherman flags Trout fisherman flags Golf flags for boating enthusiasts Cocktail and party flags Beer-themed nautical flags Jolly Roger flags USA nautical novelty flags “World’s Greatest” fisherman flags Humorous boating flags

Plastic Bases For Mini Flags Plastic bases are a practical, lightweight way to display miniature flags on desks, tables, counters, and display shelves. They are especially useful for miniature flag sets, international flags, state flags, historical flags, and patriotic displays.

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.