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Message Subject Why Do US Soldiers Wear American Flag Reversed On Shoulder?
Poster Handle USMC 91-03
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Friends,

The flag is not "backward" and the foundational rule for wearing the flag is not due to Army or other military regulations.

When the American Flag is to be displayed on any conveyance (i.e., a moving vehicle, or a person's clothing) the star-field is to be in the top forward corner of the banner.

The flag is only "backward" when this rule is not followed.

Incidentally, when the flag is suspended, as over a street, the union (blue star-field) is to be in the North corner (over an East/West road) or to the West, on a North/South road. Both rules were established during the "civil war" to show the "union" is to the North and when looking to the North, the flag appears in it's traditional form.

Glad to see so many people concerned about the proper display of our nation's ensign.

Semper Fidelis!
 
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