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Flags
The histories, meanings, and descriptions of the flags of the Countries of the World and the etiquette of using them.
6,955 Questions
Are there 52 stars in the US flag?
No. There are 50. One for each state in the union. There is a rumor circulating that other stars have been added for various US Territories, but those rumors are untrue.
Did the German SS flags have the skull and crossbones on them?
Not on their flags, no. They wore a death's head skull as a collar insignia.
The 'skull and crossbones' is infact the insignia of the SS 'Totenkopf' or Death's Head division. This was one of the first divisions of the Waffen-SS to be established from the SS-VT. The Totenkopf division was responsible for, amongst other things, the running of the concentration camps
The Skull & Cross bones, called Totenkopf (Death Head) in German, is an old symbol dating back to the time of the German Empire under the Kaisers. The symbol was a badge of honor given to troops that particpated in the funeral ceremony of emperors. Later, during the Hitler period, the symbol was used by units considered "elite", i.e. the S.S.
There are some British tank units that had a similar collar device, but I do not know the history of how they came to be.
The armored forces (panzer units) also used the "totenkopf" collar device and were sometimes mistaken for S.S. troops when captured. SS units wore an eagle insigna on their left upper sleeve, while wehrmacht troops wore it on the breast.
The SS Divsion "Totenkopf" did have the skull & cross bones on their divisional flag.
The skull and crossbones go back to some Prussian guards cavalry units and became part of their official insignia in 1740 under Frederick the Great. One Prussian Hussar (light cavalry) regiment was dressed in black and had a tall hat with a complete skeleton insignia on it. I believe their motto was "Death before Dishonor"--same as the SS. Later in WW1, this Hussar unit wore a fur busby with a chapless skull & cross-bones.
The British 17th Lancer Regiment used the skull and cross-bones as their insignia and cap badge. This unit dates back to the "Charge of the Light Brigade" during the Crimean War. During WW2 this unit was an armored regiment. There have been many other units in other countries that adopted a skull as their insignia. During WW2, Italians had a unit called the Black Brigades or Brigate Nerre, that used an insignia of a skull with a dagger clenched in its teeth. There are many examples of skulls used in US Air Force and US Navy squadron patches during WW2 up to present day.
The German Panzer units wore a small chapless skull sitting on cross-bones mounted on a black collar tab with pink pipping. The SS Divsion "Totenkopf" wore the Skull on one collar lapel and the SS-runes on the other. But this was unique to this division as was the flag mentioned, above. The regular SS wore the skull(with a jaw) on their caps, under the eagle branch insignia.
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I'd like to point out, since nobody seems to have done this yet, that the SS flag was black with two sig runes ('lightning bolts') in white spelling SS.
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What is a braided grosgrain stripe on a tuxedo?
Tuxedo pants have a stripe along the side in either satin, which is a shiny weave of silk, or grosgrain, which is a ribbed weave of silk. (The material of the stripe matches the material on the jacket lapels.)
This stripe is sometimes referred to as "braid," whether or not it actually incorporates a braid.
What is the meaning of a blue land surveyors flag?
If the flag was placed by Utiility personnel responding to a "One-call" locate request, the blue flag indicates a buried water line. You see these marked when a contractor calls the "Call before you dig number" a couple of days prior to excavating. This is required by law in each state to reduce the likelihood of damaging underground utilities when excavating. The standard color code used by almost all utility companies for painting & flags is: White - "Here is the area I plan on excavating!" Blue - water line Red -electicity Yellow -natural gas Green -sewer Orange -telephone and/or fiberoptic line If the blue flagging was a fuzzy blue marker nailed to the top of a wood surveyor's stake, then it probably serves to indicate the top of the grade at which the engineer wants the earthmoving equipment to place fill dirt. These are called "blue-top" stakes. edit: I was always taught that a "blue-top" was a stake that the surveyor did not want disturbed (as opposed to other temporary stakes that might be moved, taken out, destroyed by site activities). In fact, my surveying instructor joked that he always carried a blue-top with him when hiking. If he got lost, he'd pound it in to the ground and then wait a few minutes and follow out the heavy equipment that came in to knock down the blue-top stake.
Do you have any history on the Japanese flag?
The red disk in the center represents the sun. They Call their land 'nippon' meaning'the land of the rising sun'
What is the meaning of the red color in the Philippine flag?
The red color is said to symbolize bravery and patriotism.
What is the name of the Korean flag?
North Korean Flag: 람홍색공화국기 Ramhongsaek Konghwagukki
South Korean Flag: 태극기 Taegeukgi
What are three patriotic songs that mention the us flag?
The Star Spangled Banner (America's national anthem)
The Marine's Hymn(or The Halls of Montezuma)
You're A Grand Old Flag
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What do the 13 folds of a flag symbolize?
The first fold of our Flag is a symbol of life.
The second fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life.
The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the
veterans departing our ranks who gave a portion of
their lives for the defense of our
country to attain peace throughout the world.
The fourth fold represents our weaker nature, for as
American citizens trusting, it is to Him we turn in
times of peace as well as in time of war for His
divine guidance.
The fifth fold is a tribute to our country, for in the
words of Stephen Decatur, "Our Country, in dealing
with other countries may she always be right; but it
is still our country, right or wrong."
The sixth fold is for where our hearts lie. It is
with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America, and to the
Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
The seventh fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for
it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our
country and our flag against all her enemies, whether
they be found within or without the boundaries of our
Republic.
The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered
into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might
see the light of day, and to honor mother, for whom it
flies on Mother's Day.
The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood; for it has
been through their faith, their love, loyalty and
devotion that the character of the men and women who
have made this country great has been molded.
The tenth fold is a tribute to the father, for he,
too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense
of our country since they were first born.
The eleventh fold, in the eyes of a Hebrew citizen
represents the lower portion of the seal of King David
and King Solomon, and glorifies in their eyes, the God
of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
The twelfth fold, in the eyes of a Christian citizen,
represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in
their eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.
When the Flag is completely folded, the stars are
uppermost reminding us of our Nation's motto, "In God
We Trust." After the Flag is completely folded and
tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat,
ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under
General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines
who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were
followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed
Forces of the United States, preserving for us the
rights, privileges, and freedoms we enjoy today.
How many stars on the Chicago flag and what color are they?
there are four stars and inside it is red
What are names for the American Flag other than Stars and Stipes Colors and Old Glory?
the American flag can also be called the star-spangled banner. It is also refered to as the "Red, White, and Blue".
ummmmm...... what do you mean by colors after the stars and stripes? I've never heard that before
In the military, the group of cadets that carry the flags at ceremonies is called the "Colorguard." The act of carrying said flags is referred to as "carrying the colors." The commands given in this routine to raise the flags in salute or lower them to a marching/carrying position are "Present Colors" and "Order Colors;" much like "Present Arms" and "Order Arms" which are used to command a cadet to salute or to cease salute.
What are Ireland color of their flag?
The Irish flag features green, white and orange. These colors run in three consecutive vertical lines which are evenly balanced.
What does the Irish tricolor represent?
The tricolor flag of the Republic of Ireland has three colors. Green, white, and orange. There are different ways to look at it. In general, green represnts the Catholics in Ireland and orange represents the Protestants. And white represnts peace.
Others see green to represent the native Gaelic people and their traditions and orange represents any foreign influence for example Protestants (or to be a little more specific Anglican Protestant). And white represents peace again.
Either way the flag signifies that their has been enough bloodshed and between the two sides and there shall be peace between them in the "new" Republic of Ireland.
Why 13 stars on the Mississippi flag?
The thirteen stars on the flag of the US state of Mississippi represent the original thirteen colonies. A similar flag design, proposed but rejected in 2001, upon a ruling that state legislation of 1906 had repealed the adoption of the State flag initially designed in 1894, consisted of horizontal blue, white, and red stripes, with a blue square in the corner and the flag consisted of twenty stars - thirteen on the outside representing the original thirteen colonies, six representing the six nations which have held sovereignty over Mississippi territory, and the inner star representing Mississippi itself.
The modified flag design was defeated in a 65% / 35% vote, and thus the old flag was retained.
What are the national colours for France?
The French flag is made of three vertical bars, blue, white, then red (history in related question). The French sports teams are usually wearing a blue jersey with a white short, and are popuarly supported as "les bleus" (the blue ones). They may also use an alternate set of white jerseys with blue shorts.
What is the origin of the Navy phrase broke his flag?
Quoting (Somebody) Everett, "Officers of the rank of Rear Admiral, Vice-Admiral, or Admiral are designated as flag officers. When one of them takes command of a ship, a task force or a fleet, the chief signalman is given the job of raising the Admiral's flag." The Admiral's flag is blue with white stars. A Rear-Admiral will have two stars on his flag, a vice-admiral will have three stars, and a full Admiral rates four stars. A very rare case would be five stars for a fleet admiral. "During the ceremony the flag is bunched up into a ball and hoisted up in that fashion until it gently bumps the masthead and the balled up flag breaks open to a full flag furl. When this takes place the flag officer's flag has broken open and he has taken command." To say that a Commander "Broke his flag," means that particular officer has been assigned task force or Fleet Commander.
The United States flag is made of thread. I know because I looked at it.
Are there 52 stars on the US flag?
There are currently 50 stars on the flag, but according to Star Trek: The Next Generation there will be 52 on the 4th of July on the year of 2033
What does England's flag stand for?
England's flag is the red cross of St George, the patron saint of England.
Because the English Flag is Based on the Genoan Flag- The original St. George's flag, a red cross on a white field , was adopted by the Republic of Genoa in 1099, after the first crusade.
- Then, it was adopted by England and the City of London, in 1190, for use on their ships entering the Mediterranean Sea to benefit from the protection of the Geonoese fleet.
- The English Monarch paid an annual tribute to the Doge of Genoa for this privilege.
- Since then, that flag remains as both Genoa's & England's flag.
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Because the Patron Saint of England is St GeorgeThe Flag of England White with a Red Cross on it, because the Patron Saint of England is St George England is represented by the flag of St. George- England is represented by the flag of St. George. England's flag has a white background with a red cross through it. (To me, it looks it the Red Cross symbol.)
- The flag consists of 3 heraldic crosses. It was Richard I (Richard The Lion Heart) of England who introduced the Cross of St. George, in 1194 A.D.
- The reason why it is white with a red cross through it is because that was St. George's emblem.
- The King's soldiers wore it on their tunics during war so that they didn't kill, or be killed by, their own men.
Colors: Red and White. White background with red cross
The red cross appeared as an emblem of England during the Middle Ages and the Crusades and is one of the earliest known emblems representing England.
The red cross on the white background is the symbol of St George, the patron saint of England.
The Union Flag, the flag of the United Kingdom of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, is a mixture of the flags of England, Scotland and Ireland. The blue is from the white x-shaped cross of St Andrew on a blue background of Scotland.
England's flag (not the British flag) is a red cross on a white background. This flag is the emblem or cross of St. George, the patron saint of England.
The Colours of the English Flag are 'English ' Red and White.The Red is the Red of the martyr on a white linen filed - (as in linen shroud of Christ,) - it is known as the Cross of St George - a Christain Saint and Muslim Prophet - who was associated with England due to the values of courage and selflessness that he portrays. CommentThe flag of England has nothing to do with any Muslim ... What a bizarre suggestion!Comment
St George was subsequently made a Muslim Prophet much later due to the values he represented. He existed far before the rise of Islam. But Muslims wanted to recognise his value.
Note: St. George is also the patron saint of Palestine and Beirut - demonstrating his importance in the Muslim world.
The English Flag Has a White Background and a Red Cross. It is the flag of saint George. Saint George is the English saint who famously fought a dragon.
The flag of the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland), is made up off the flags from all 4 countries.
