Flag Borders

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Jim D.

The rule dates back to the Army's early history, when both mounted cavalry and infantry units would designate a standard bearer, who carried the Colors into battle. As he charged, his forward momentum caused the flag to stream back. Since the Stars and Stripes are mounted with the canton closest to the pole, that section stayed to the right, while the stripes flew to the left."

Unless you were standing on the standard bearer's left....

Around here, the flags are on our left sleave.

I, too, had heard about the gold for military only, but I'd heard it was for veterans. I don't know where it was written, though.