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Staff ornament found on a flagpole, whether on a fixed pole - such as at a school - or a pole designed to carry the flag in a parade. According to the Unites States Flag Code there is no guideline regarding finials: | Staff ornament found on a flagpole, whether on a fixed pole - such as at a school - or a pole designed to carry the flag in a parade. According to the Unites States Flag Code there is no guideline regarding finials: | ||
| − | ::''The Flag Code is silent as to ornaments (finials) for flagstaffs. We know of no law or regulation which restricts the use of a finial on the staff. The eagle finial is used not only by the President, the Vice-President, and many other federal agencies, but also by many civilian organizations and private citizens. The selection of the type finial used is a matter of preference of the individual or organization''<ref name ="Unites States Flag Code">http://www.senate.gov/reference/resources/pdf/RL30243.pdf</ref> | + | ::''The Flag Code is silent as to ornaments (finials) for flagstaffs. We know of no law or regulation which restricts the use of a finial on the staff. The eagle finial is used not only by the President, the Vice-President, and many other federal agencies, but also by many civilian organizations and private citizens. The selection of the type finial used is a matter of preference of the individual or organization. Most commonly, an Eagle is used as the finial on the American flag.''<ref name="Unites States Flag Code">http://www.senate.gov/reference/resources/pdf/RL30243.pdf</ref> |
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Revision as of 21:33, 31 May 2013
Note
This honor is still in it's piloting stages. As such, no Honor token is yet available.
1. Describe what a flag is and list three uses of flags.
A flag is a piece of material with a distinctive design that is usually rectangular and used as a symbol, as a signaling device, or decoration attached on one edge to a pole or rope.
2. Know and locate the following parts of a flag:
a. Canton
The upper area of the flag by the flagstaff, or a flag with a design featured in the canton area.
b. Field
The field is the background color of the flag, the area between the hoist and fly ends.
c. Finial
Staff ornament found on a flagpole, whether on a fixed pole - such as at a school - or a pole designed to carry the flag in a parade. According to the Unites States Flag Code there is no guideline regarding finials:
- The Flag Code is silent as to ornaments (finials) for flagstaffs. We know of no law or regulation which restricts the use of a finial on the staff. The eagle finial is used not only by the President, the Vice-President, and many other federal agencies, but also by many civilian organizations and private citizens. The selection of the type finial used is a matter of preference of the individual or organization. Most commonly, an Eagle is used as the finial on the American flag.&
d. Flagstaff
In general when a flag is flown outdoors it flies from a flagpole, mast or flagstaff.
e. Fly
The fly is the part of the flag that is the farthest from the flagstaff.
f. Fly end
The fly end is the part of the flag that flaps in the wind and sometimes becomes frayed.
g. Halyard
A halyard is a rope or cable used to raise and lower a flag on a flagpole.
h. Hoist side
The part of the flag that is nearest the flagstaff. Also hoist is used to describe the height of flag while flying.
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3. Know three important guidelines for the care and handling of your national flag.
4. Learn how to and practice folding your national flag.
5. Practice proper etiquette when saluting your national flag.
a. In uniform while standing.
b. In uniform while marching.
c. In Field uniform.
d. While wearing headgear.
e. When not in uniform.
6. Draw the Pathfinder flag with emblem.
a. Learn who designed the Pathfinder Flag and who sewed the first Pathfinder flag.
b. Color your drawing with appropriate colors.
c. Know the meaning of the emblem.
7. Draw the Christian Flag.
a. Explain what the colors represent.
The colors are: Blue: White:
b. Know what the emblem represents.
The cross represents Christ's death so that we can live forever. The cross is an instantly recognizable symbol of Christianity.
