Thursday, July 22, 2010

Flag Etiquette

There are no international regulations governing flag etiquette, but the following rules have widespread adoption



The flag should be displayed from sunrise to sunset
It should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously
Always use a flag in a dignified manner, it should not touch the ground, or water
A national flag sould not be displayed in a position inferior to any other flag, when 2 flags are displayed the natonal flag should be to the left of the observer. When 3 flags to the centre. When 4 flags to the left. In a line of 5 or more flags, 2 national flags shuld be used, one at each line end
The order of flags is as follows - national flag, regional or provincal flag, county or parish flag, civic flag, service flag .

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