Bama Red Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I just got a dual flagstaff (one on each side of the license plate). Viewed from the rear, which side does the American flag go on? I visited a flag etiquette site, and it seems that it would go on the left. Am I right?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Correct. Seen from the back it goes on the viewers left. The flag is always on its own right. Think if you were standing holding a flag in each hand, the US flag will always be in your right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bama Red Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 Well, now it gets complicated - in small print on the bracket installation instructions, it says that the US flag goes on the "brake" side of the bike. This would be the right side of the bike, as seen standing at the rear of the bike looking forward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bama Red Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 I reckon I'll accept this as final, unless proven otherwise! (How's that for leaving some wiggle room?) Flag Placement On Motorcycles Flag Code Explained If only the US Flag is on your bike, it should either be at the center, or to its "marching right" - on the right side of the motorcycle to the rider's perspective when facing forward. US Flag And One Other Flag Of Any Type If the US Flag is on your bike with another, it should be to its "marching right" - on the right side of the motorcycle to the rider's perspective. If the other flag is that of another nation, it should be the same size and at the same height of the US Flag - NO flag should ever be displayed higher than the US Flag. Flag Etiquette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Well, now it gets complicated - in small print on the bracket installation instructions, it says that the US flag goes on the "brake" side of the bike. This would be the right side of the bike, as seen standing at the rear of the bike looking forward! OK, that makes sense. As if you are carrying the flags in a parade, rather than holding them facing people. I stand corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Fly loud and proud - right on Bama Red! GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Viewed from the rear, which side does the American flag go on? I visited a flag etiquette site, and it seems that it would go on the left. Am I right?? I think that "viewed from the rear" is not what matters, "viewed from the front" is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocDisaster # 45431 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Fly two american flags problem solved Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Fly two american flags problem solved Doc GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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