The flag is worn on the right shoulder as a sign of respect and honor, following military tradition and protocol. It is a way to display the flag in a way that shows it is moving forward and not retreating.
Many people falsely believe the flag is worn backwards. When a soldier deploys to a combat zone, they wear the flag on the right sleeve. The stars always point towards the battle - i.e., the front.
For US Army only (Vietnam War era): If you've been in combat with a particular division, you may wear the shoulder patch on your RIGHT shoulder (some men referred to this as a "combat patch"). The left shoulder reflects your current division. If you've never been in combat with that particular division and had worn that division patch on your left shoulder for 20 years (as an example), when you leave that particular division...you may NOT wear the patch on your right shoulder.
proper wearing has the field of stars closest to your heart.
There is no law against it. The proper way to dispose of a worn out flag is to burn it.
According to the US Flag Code, the US Flag should be larger in size and (if flying on the same pole), at the top of the pole. If flying the American flag with a state flag, the American flag needs to be on a taller pole than the state flag and displayed on the flag's right side. If flying them on poles of equal size, then flying the American flag on the flag's right side is correct.
According to Army regulation 670-1, the U.S. flag patch is to be worn on the right or left shoulder so that the star field faces forward.
The flag is not really 'backwards' on their shoulders, the flag is 'flying' forward as they move forward. Note also it is only worn on the right shoulder. "The U.S. flag embroidered insignia is worn so that the star field faces forward, or to the flags' own right. When worn in this manner, the flag is facing to the observers right and gives the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward." per military code.
When another patch is displayed, the American flag is to be positioned in the superior position (right side) with the union closest to the bearers heart. This is titled as a "reverse flag patch" and signifies or displays the flag as moving forward! Many naturally assume that the flag should be worn in the position closest to the heart. This is true only when there is no other flag or patch to be displayed.
In my Karate school the American flag goes on our right shoulder.
what side of the jacket is the flag worn on.
the flag is facing the other way the flag is facing the other way
The flag of the USA is never to be worn as clothing.
Command rockers are worn on the right arm/shoulder, 1/4" down from he seam of your shoulder sleeve of your dress uniforms.
It appears to be a gold elephant facing to the right, naturally.
The Girl Scout sash is worn over the right shoulder.
It depends on the agency's or department's unifiorm regulations. Some wear a patch on their shoulder - some on the chest - still others wear the flag as a pin on their uniform or attached to their nametag - some others do not wear it at all. .
It was for identification and it was worn on that side so that people facing it would be proper diplay of flag