U.S. Flags on Uniform

[jpperez14]

I was thinking about ordering me some U.S. flags on my Navy, Black, Gray, Cream, and Powder Blue. Does anyone know if it matters which arm sleeve they go on? also forward or backwards? and what about a state flag on the shirts? (texas)

Thanks for the help! :D

[Jocko]

The US flag goes on left sleeve 1 1/2" above the cuff centered front to back. Or it can be sewn on between the shoulder blades, but not sure of placement.

[Welpe]

If you're a TASO umpire, go with the TASO regulation. If not, check with your assigner or league you work.

I personally would not do a Texas flag unless required. Please make sure the stars are going forward if on a sleeve. In other words, if you're going to wear a flag on your right sleeve, it should look "backwards".

[Umpire in Chief]

Remember no matter how it is displayed unless you are in the service the star field must be in the upper left.

I am personally not a fan of the flag on the back.

[Welpe]

Remember no matter how it is displayed unless you are in the service the star field must be in the upper left.

Warren, that's news to me. Where'd you hear that?

[Jocko]

Remember no matter how it is displayed unless you are in the service the star field must be in the upper left.

Warren, that's news to me. Where'd you hear that?

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_do_U.S._military_personnel_wear_the_American_flag_shoulder_patch_backwards

[Jocko]

Standard baseball uniforms have numbers on right sleeve, flag on back or left sleeve. I prefer the flag on left sleeve.

[semper_fi_72]

I wear mine on the back.

Just make sure you get the right flag for the location your going to place it.

Warren is partially correct

If you put the flag on left sleeve or back the star field will be to the left.

If you put it on your right sleeve you need to get a reversed flag and the star field will then be to the right.

[kylejt]

I believe, the star field facing forward, is reserved for the military, to make them look like they are always moving forward.

Flag codes state the only the military and patriot organizations may wear the flag. Little League umpires, that includes you (you can thank Congress for that).

All that said, just make sure the flag "flys" above all other patches. No one should berate you for properly displaying the colors. (A three star at the Pentagon told me that. I'll go with his opinion.)

[Welpe]

Remember no matter how it is displayed unless you are in the service the star field must be in the upper left.

Warren, that's news to me. Where'd you hear that?

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_do_U.S._military_personnel_wear_the_American_flag_shoulder_patch_backwards

I fully understand that and stated as much in my first post, but I'm wondering where the reverse flag on the right shoulder being reserved for the military only came from.

That and not everybody wears numbers.

[Umpire in Chief]

Remember no matter how it is displayed unless you are in the service the star field must be in the upper left.

Warren, that's news to me. Where'd you hear that?

Years of being a Cub Scout dad, annual flag etiquette training.

The Wiki questions article is incorrect. Here is a better source. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Flag_Code

Military uniforms often display the flag on the right should and thus the union is now in the upper right, the lay explanation in that the US Flag never retreats.

http://www.usflag.org/flagpatch.html

[NWA_UMP]

My question is...why have it attached to all of your shirts? Not only from a cost standpoint but also from a uniform regulation requirement. I know we only wear flags during certain holidays or tourneys and for HS we are told only association numbers can be added to the shirt. It would be much simpler to get a couple flags that can be attached via magnets and apply when needed or wanted....

[Jocko]

Self adhesive velcro. Any fabric store, craft stor or super walmart inthe fabric section.

[Jocko]

There is ONE flag that is legal to fly at the same height (or be worn at same level) as the stars and stripes. Anyone know which one?

[JaxRolo]

I was told that the military uses the reverse flag so they can follow the stars to war.

[kylejt]

There is ONE flag that is legal to fly at the same height (or be worn at same level) as the stars and stripes. Anyone know which one?

Well, Texas had(has?) that regulation going back a long time ago, when they were a republic. Is that what you're driving at?

State flags can fly at the same height. So can other countries. As long as the US flag in a "place of honor" , I believe the wording is.

[Jocko]

There is ONE flag that is legal to fly at the same height (or be worn at same level) as the stars and stripes. Anyone know which one?

Well, Texas had(has?) that regulation going back a long time ago, when they were a republic. Is that what you're driving at?

State flags can fly at the same height. So can other countries. As long as the US flag in a "place of honor" , I believe the wording is.

that is not correct. All states except Texas must be flown BELOW Old Glory. Texas is the ONLY state flag that can be equal elevation.

[bam]

There is ONE flag that is legal to fly at the same height (or be worn at same level) as the stars and stripes. Anyone know which one?

Well, Texas had(has?) that regulation going back a long time ago, when they were a republic. Is that what you're driving at?

State flags can fly at the same height. So can other countries. As long as the US flag in a "place of honor" , I believe the wording is.

that is not correct. All states except Texas must be flown BELOW Old Glory. Texas is the ONLY state flag that can be equal elevation.

http://www.snopes.com/history/american/texasflag.asp

[Jocko]

Cut and pasted from PBS.org link

Few states have as great a presence in the popular imagination as Texas. For many Americans the mere mention of the state brings to mind oil and cowboys, glitzy modern cities and huge isolated ranches, braggadocio and excess. The popular image has been fueled to a large extent by the size of the state, its portrayal in television shows such as Dallas and in movies such as Giant andThe Alamo, its larger-than-life political figures such as Lyndon Johnson, and its unique history.

Unlike other states, Texas was an independent nation before it became a state, had its own Revolutionary War and creation story (who hasn’t heard of the Alamo?), and negotiated special considerations when it joined the union (the Texas flag, for instance, can fly at the same level as the United States flag).

[Jocko]

Anyway, this is about uniform flags, not flag ettiquette. I apologize for the hijack. Back to OP. The general rule is numbers on R sleeve, US flag on L or back. Not sure I've ever seen an umpire with his state flag, but with the fierce Texas pride, it wouldn't surprise me. Ump-Attire has a description of proper placement when you click on the patches.

[jpperez14]

There is ONE flag that is legal to fly at the same height (or be worn at same level) as the stars and stripes. Anyone know which one?

 The great Texas flag