We display our country flags on our homes, recreational vehicles, boats and on our vehicles. We love patriotic flags because they reveal who, what, where, and maybe even why. By displaying our country's flag through either a decal or freestanding design we are announcing WHO we are; WHAT we believe in; WHERE we came from; WHY we drive, or think the way we do. As an American, when I display an American flag or decal I'm showing that I think, feel and believe that I'm from the United States of America. To show off this flag states that I'm proud to be where I come from: for our freedoms. All of this deductive reasoning is made from the simple design of a flag.
However buying a country flag or decal requires research. For example, an American flag must meet certain dimensions in order for it to be considered a true, accurate "American Flag". Not all manufacturers place emphasis on the design of their product. This severely compromises the actual value of their product. For example, the American flag is required to have fifty stars, seven red stripes and six white stripes. If the flag design is modified to show only eleven stripes or thirty six stars then it's not a true American flag. Its colors may be accurate, but accurate colors alone are not ample to support a truly proportionate patriotic flag. Who determined this? President Eisenhower prescribed the direct proportions of the American flag on August 21, 1959. There are no exceptions.
So how does a buyer know if a flag is proportionate? Conduct your research on the internet. There are several references on the internet that state the absolute dimensions of the American flag and flags from other countries. By researching "(country) flag dimensions" you will find the specifics that you are looking for. Compare these references to the flag or flag decal to be sure that the product you are buying represents accuracy. If you can't seem to find the information with the manufacturer that you are interested in buying from then contact the manufacturer directly and inquire into their design requirements.
Displaying patriotic flags and flag decals can certainly convey an important message about who you are, where you come from and what you believe in. Be sure that your flag or flag decal is accurate in design. If it is then you'll feel confident showing off what you stand for.
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