Flag Placement

What is the Proper way to display the Flag on Fire Co. jacket.Thanks Kevin

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Permalink Reply by Paul Dudan on April 5, 2010 at 5:23pm

The proper display is to wear the Blue Field always facing forward; As in your front side.

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Permalink Reply by J. Kevin Boyd on April 5, 2010 at 6:10pm

Thank You Kevin

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Permalink Reply by J. Kevin Boyd on April 5, 2010 at 6:10pm

Thank You Kevin

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Permalink Reply by Oldman on April 5, 2010 at 6:22pm

Although not expressly addressed by Title 4 United States Code, the patch may be worn on a uniform in a manner in which; the blue field shall be toward the front. If you wear it on the left sleeve, it will appear normal. Wearing it on your right sleeve makes it appear backward.

The reason is that the stars are always placed facing forward, as if the flag is blowing in the wind as the person (or airplane, or car) is moving forward. If you do it otherwise, it can be interpreted as moving backwards, or retreating.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd on April 5, 2010 at 7:50pm

I don't think you could have asked for a better explanation... good stuff Chief.

CBz

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Permalink Reply by Paul Montpetit on April 5, 2010 at 8:24pm

it should appear as though it were flying...Blue field to the front.....

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Permalink Reply by J. Kevin Boyd on April 5, 2010 at 10:36pm

Thank You All Kevin

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Permalink Reply by Vic Silverfish on April 5, 2010 at 10:45pm

Be careful sewing a flag to your turnout gear: Some states have tried to enact anti-flag burning laws!

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Permalink Reply by Russ on April 5, 2010 at 11:13pm

as long a you wear it well, thats good enough for me

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Permalink Reply by Randy Bawks on April 5, 2010 at 11:28pm

Really,never thought of it that way,I guess I see their point,but there is nothin wrong with being proud of your flag and the great country that it stands for!

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Permalink Reply by Vic Silverfish on April 6, 2010 at 12:17am

In case I wasn't clear, I was totally taking the piss with you guys. We didn't have any patches on our gear back in the US, I think because they were a fire hazard.

If you can find a flag that dosen't compromise your gear, I'd say go for it. I had a US flag on my helmet back in the day, I figure America is tough enough to withstand a bit of heat! If you're ever in DC, check out the American History Museum at the Smithsonian. They have the flag the flew over Fort McHenry, it's a bit worse for the wear, but it's condition says more about the country it represents than words could ever say.