[ARCHIVED THREAD] - uniform patches

Posted: 4/12/2005 2:51:19 PM EDT

I was wondering if I could get a concensus of opinions on which way the american flag shoud face on the sleeve of the uniform.

currently on my issued uniforms the american flag faces to the left, in other words the blue feild is on the left as you look at it (this seems correct).

on my new issued uniforms from a third party supplier (the dept. just switched) the american flag faces to the right, the blue feild is on the right as you look at it. (this seems incorrect).
so what way is the correct view for the patch on the right shoulder?

thanks.

Posted: 4/12/2005 3:41:27 PM EDT

[#1]

Those crazy Army guys came up with the flag blue to the right. To show that they are charging into battle. Correct me if I'm wrong. On my uniform is the proper blue to the left.

Posted: 4/12/2005 5:04:10 PM EDT

[#2]

thanks , I'll have to look at some current army uniforms to see.

Posted: 4/12/2005 5:18:27 PM EDT

[#3]

I thought I remember someone saying that the military puts the flag on their right shoulder, blue field to the right because they want the blue field closest to the heart.

Anyone else hear of this?

Posted: 4/12/2005 6:00:18 PM EDT

[#4]

www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html

To wear our country's flag properly, the field of stars should be worn closest to your heart. Thus, if your patch is to be worn on your LEFT sleeve, use a left flag. For patches worn on your RIGHT sleeve, use a "right" or "reversed field" flag. Since the law does not specifically address the positioning of the patch, a decision is left to the discretion of the organization prescribing the wear. Some elect to use the "left" flag on both sleeves. [Note: many states and cities have ordinances pertaining to the use of the flag; you may wish to contact the Attorney General of your state or the City Attorney's office regarding this matter.] If you are planning to wear only one patch, it is recommended that you wear a "left" flag on your left sleeve. Military guidelines specify that in support of joint or multi-national operations, the "right" flag is worn on the right sleeve, 1/4" below the shoulder seam or 1/8" below any required unit patches

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