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Flag Definitions
United States and 82nd Airborne Division flags
Flag Definitions
Canton-
The blue field in the upper left corner of the flag.
Finial-
The object on the top of a flag pole generally an arrow, ball, or eagle.
Fly-
The edge of the flag that is away from the pole, also the distance from the pole
edge of the flag to the outer edge.
Fringe-
Gold braiding placed along the three edges of the flag away from the pole.
Gold-
braiding placed along the three edges of the flag away from the pole.
Half-
mast-The flag at the center of the pole as a sign of mourning.
Halyard-
The rope used to raise the flag; also called a hoist rope.
Hoist-
The edge of the flag parallel to the pole and opposite the fly; also the
measurement of the flag along the pole edge.
Length-
The measurement of the flag between the fly and the hoist.
Obverse-
The front or more important side of the flag. The side seen when the
flag pole is to the right of the flag.
Point of Honor-
On the United States Flag this is the blue field and stars (union).
Staff-
Flag pole. On a ship it may be referred to as a mast.
Union-
The blue background with white stars.
Width-
The distance along the side of the flag parallel to the pole.
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