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WASHINGTON D.C. FLAG (DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA)
Washington DC flags, desktop flags, flag lapel pins
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Washington D.C. flags are USA made.
200 denier nylon and 2-ply woven polyester (Tough-tex or Poly-Max)
Outdoor flags are finished with heading and brass grommets up to 6x10 ft, rope heading & metal thimble ends on sizes 8x12 ft and larger.
District of Columbia indoor flag
District of Columbia Indoor Flag
Nylon with pole hem and fringe
Indoor / Parade flagpoles & accessories
Washington DC  boat flag
Washington DC boat flag, ensign, courtesy flag
12"x18" 200 denier nylon
finished with heading and brass grommets.
Washington DC desktop flag
Washington D.C. Desktop Flag
4"x6" soft nylon miniature flag mounted on a 10" black staff
with golden spear point
Washington DC flag lapel pin
Washington DC flag lapel pin
Etched & Die Struck Enamel flag lapel pins on brass
3/4" to 1" (19 to 24 mm)
Desktop flag stands
Desktop Flag Stands / Bases -
for 4"x6" desktop flags
# 1-7 hole black plastic, #10 & 12 hole wood
Washington DC friendship flag lapel pin
Washington DC / USA friendship flag lapel pin
(crossed flag lapel pin)


PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia outdoor flags
are USA made of nylon flag material and are finished with a canvas heading and two brass grommets on the hoist side, 2 rows of stitching top and bottom sides and 4 rows of stitching on the fly side. They are attached to the flagpole by means of a halyard (rope) and flag snaps, or to smaller poles with flag fasteners. Standard sizes for outdoor U.S. state and territory flags are 2x3 ft, 3x5 ft, 4x6 ft, 5x8 ft. and 6x10 ft.

Extra large outdoor nylon Washington, D.C. flags are offered in 8x12 ft and 10x15 ft. Production process includes a #10 white nylon rope is sewn into the 2” cotton polyester blend header. Galvanized metal thimble ends are crimped to the rope ends for attachment to the flag snaps. An additional brass grommet is placed midway on the heading for use with a third flag snap for durability and stability on the halyard.

Extreme wear outdoor state flags are produced using open weave 2-ply woven polyester, the longest wearing flag material available for daily, long-term display. This open weave material reduces fabric stress and outside fly-end shredding in high wind applications, allowing for up to double the wear of traditional nylon flags. Sizes offered are 3x5 ft, 4x6 ft and 5x8 ft. Textile trade names are Annin Flagmakers Tough-tex or Eder Flag Mfg. Poly-Max.

Washington, D.C. boat flags are nylon, 12”x18” size with 2 brass grommets.

Washington, D.C. indoor flags are available in 3x5 ft and 4x6 ft. nylon, and feature a pole sleeve with a flannel liner and a tab sewn inside the sleeve. The tab attaches to a hook or screw a top of the parade or display flagpole to keep the flag from sliding down the pole. Indoor and parade flags are finished with two-inch gold rayon fringe. These flags are also available with a pole sleeve only and no fringe (made to order, allow 2 weeks). All indoor flags are USA made.

3x5 ft indoor flags are typically displayed on either 7 ft or 8 ft poles. 4x6 ft indoor flags are typically displayed on 9 ft poles. Poles are available in polished hardwood and either silver or gold anodized aluminum. Indoor floor stands are available in either weighted ABS plastic or cast metal in gilt, brass or chrome finishes. Flagpole finials for indoor / parade poles are available in ABS plastic and both brass or chrome metal finishes.

Washington, D.C. desktop flags are made in the United States. Size is 4 x 6 inch, lightweight nylon material, hemmed all four sides, mounted on 10” black staffs with a golden spear point. Table top bases are available in black plastic to display from 1- 7 flags. Wood bases are available with either 10 holes or 12 holes to display additional flags.

Washington, D.C. stick flags, hand held mounted flags are 8 x 12 inch, lightweight nylon, fully hemmed, mounted on a ¼” x 18” black wood dowel with a golden spear point, and made in America. Sold in quantities of 12/box only, please call to order.

Washington, D.C. classroom flags for school districts are 12”x18” lightweight poly flags hemmed on all four sides and mounted on 3/8” x 30” black wood staff with golden spear tip. Sold in quantities of 12 / box only, please call to order.

FLAG DESCRIPTION / HISTORY
Year Adopted: 1938

Approved October 25, 1938, the flag of the District of Columbia consists of three five pointed red stars above two horizontal red bars on a white background. It is based on the design of the coat of arms of George Washington, first used to identify the family in the twelfth century, when one of George Washington's ancestors took possession of Washington Old Hall, then in County Durham, northeast England. For heraldic reasons, the stars are properly called mullets. (ref os.dc.gov, DC Symbols) The flag was designed by graphic designer Charles A.R. Dunn, the result of a flag design contest.

The District of Columbia was established in 1790 when Congress directed selection of a new national capital site, 100 sq mi, along the Potomac River. When the site was determined, it included 30.75 sq mi on the Virginia side of the river. In 1846 Congress returned that area to Virginia, leaving the 68.25 sq mi ceded by Maryland in 1788. The seat of government was transferred from Philadelphia to Washington on Dec. 1, 1800, and President John Adams became the first resident in the White House.


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