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     • Half-mast means the flag is flown a third of the way down the flagpole from the top, with at least the height of the flag between the top of the flag and the top of the flagpole. On poles that are more than 45° from the vertical, flags cannot be flown at half-mast and should not be flown at all.
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   What does half-mast mean on a flag?

   • Half-mast means the flag is flown two-thirds of the way up the flagpole, with at least the height of the flag between the top of the flag and the top of the flagpole. Flags cannot be flown at half-mast on poles that are more than 45 degrees from the vertical, but a mourning cravat can be used instead.

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   Can a flag be flown at half mast?

   • On a wall-mounted flagpole that is angled at 45° or more from vertical, flags should not be flown at half mast; a flag should either be removed entirely or a black ribbon, known as a mourning cravat, should be attached to the top of the flag. According to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, the correct term is half mast.

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   Can You Fly a flag at half-mast?

   • If you are only flying non-official flags, these should be taken down and replaced with a Union Flag at half-mast. Other official flags scheduled to be flown can be flown as normal, but at half-mast. To lower your flag, quickly raise your flag to the top of the pole as you normally would.

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   Should British flags be flown at half-mast?

   • When a British national flag is at half-mast, other flags on the same stand of poles should also be at half-mast, or should not be flown at all. Flags of foreign nations should not be flown, unless the other country is also observing mourning.

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   Should flags be raised at half-mast?

   • If more than one flag is flown, they should all be raised at half-mast or not flown at all. Flags of foreign nations should not be flown unless their country is also observing mourning.

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   Can a flag be flown from another flagpole?

   • The Union Flag can fly from that flagpole but no other national flags can be flown on the other flagpoles. These can still be used for more junior flags such as county and house flags. Alternatively the higher flagpole can be left empty and the remaining flagpoles used as if it did not exist.

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3. flagmakers.co.uk › flag-protocol-half-mastFlag Protocol - Half-Mast - Flagmakers

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   The phrase ‘half-mast’ – or sometimes ‘half-staff’ refers to when a flag is flown below the top position on a flagpole or ships mast. In most countries, flying a flag below the top of the structure is a mark of respect for a person or persons who have died.

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   When a British national flag is at half-mast, other flags on the same stand of poles should also be at half-mast or should not be flown at all. Flags of foreign nations should not be flown, unless their country is also observing mourning.

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Half-mastHalf-mast - Wikipedia

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   Half-mast or half-staff (American English) refers to a flag flying below the summit of a ship mast, a pole on land, or a pole on a building. In many countries this is seen as a symbol of respect , mourning , distress , or, in some cases, a salute .

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   When a British national flag is at half-mast, other flags on the same stand of poles should also be at half-mast, or should not be flown at all. Flags of foreign nations should not be flown, unless the other country is also observing mourning.

8. www.college-of-arms.gov.uk › resources › union-flag-faqsUnion Flag: FAQs - College of Arms

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   A. Half-mast means the flag is flown two-thirds of the way up the flagpole with at least the height of the flag between the top of the flag and the top of the flag pole. If more than one flag...

9. www.flaginstitute.org › pdfs › Flying_Flags_in_theA Guide to Britain’s Flag Protocol - Flag Institute

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   Important: the Union Flag has a correct way up - in the half of the flag . nearest the flagpole, the wider diagonal white stripe must be above the red diagonal stripe, as Scotland’s St Andrew’s Cross takes precedence over Ireland’s St. Patrick’s Cross. It is most improper to fly the flag upside down.

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    Sep 9, 2022 · Half-mast means the flag is flown a third of the way down the flagpole from the top, with at least the height of the flag between the top of the flag and the top of the flagpole. On poles that are more than 45° from the vertical, flags cannot be flown at half-mast and should not be flown at all.