The American Legion - Flag & Emblem Store
How to properly fold the Flag.
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  • The flag should be lighted at all times, either by sunlight or by an
    appropriate light source.
  • The flag should be flown in fair weather, unless the flag is designed for
    inclement weather use.
  • The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing. It is flown upside
  • The flag should not be used for any decoration in general. Bunting of
    blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe
    of the bunting should be on the top.
  • The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose. It should not be
    embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions,
    handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after
    temporary use. Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or
    halyard.
  • The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except
    that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel,
    fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations.
  • The flag should never have any mark, insignia, letter, word, number,
    figure, or drawing of any kind placed on it, or attached to it.
  • The flag should never be used for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering
    anything.
  • When the flag is lowered, no part of it should touch the ground or any
    other object; it should be received by waiting hands and arms. To store the
    flag it should be folded neatly and ceremoniously.
  • The flag should be cleaned and mended when necessary.
  • When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our
    country, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner.