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alrightgame
10-12-2009, 01:00 AM
What does it mean when the United States flag has the stars and blue on the right side of the flag? I always had this on my security uniform and never thought to look up as to why it was on the wrong side.

adjectivenoun
10-12-2009, 01:17 AM
From wikipedia:

When the flag is affixed to the side of a vehicle or uniform, it should be oriented so that the union is towards the front. This is done to give the impression that the flag is blowing backwards from its hoist as the vehicle or wearer moves forward. Therefore, U.S. flag decals (or patches) on the right sides of vehicles (or uniforms) may appear to be "reversed", with the union to the observer's right instead of left as more commonly seen.

Another source suggested that the stars are supposed to be worn closest to the heart, according to proper etiquette.

dnyitray
10-12-2009, 01:37 PM
They taught me in the Army that it's that way becasue we are always going into the wind (moving forward).

alrightgame
10-12-2009, 07:30 PM
Thanks, someone thought it was out of disrespect, and I didn't know what to think. Now if only people would respect me with the outfit on instead of being drunken pricks.