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- Honor point: The place on a flag where the color, or charge, with the greatest, or highest, symbolism is placed – almost always the upper left hand side.
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When two poles are crossed, the position of honor is the flag that ends on the left side from the point of view of an observer (the pole will therefore end on the right). In a semicircle, the position of honor is the center.
When two or more flags are carried side-by-side, the senior national flag takes the position of honour at the right-hand side of the line facing the direction of movement (the left of an observer watching the line approach). When passing the person taking the salute the flag should be lowered so that the staff is horizontal.
Honor point: The place on a flag where the color, or charge, with the greatest, or highest, symbolism is placed – almost always the upper left hand side. Hoist: The edge or end of a flag nearest the pole. Flags are usually hoisted on the left side, except in the case of some Arab flags.
Apr 29, 2016 · In modern flag design, the upper hoist is regarded as the position of honor and is referred to as the canton. That’s why in many colony flags (such as the flag of Bermuda featured above), the flag of the colony’s ruling country is featured in the canton.
When displayed from a staff in a church or public auditorium, the flag of the United States of America should hold the position of superior prominence, in advance of the audience, and in the position of honor at the cergyman's or speaker's right as he faces the audience.
Feb 27, 2020 · In modern flag design it usually refers to the top left corner (upper hoist), which is the position of honor. The canton of the US flag is also called the Union - the blue background where the 50 stars are sewn or appliqued.
Feb 27, 2024 · The proper American flag display dictates that when the flag is hung with other flags, such as state or local flags, the American flag should always be in the position of honor — to the observer's left when displayed against a wall with other flags.
