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2. Wigwag (flag signals) - Wikipedia

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   The white and black flags came in a six-foot (180 cm) size for greater range, and the white and red flags had a two-foot (60 cm) size. [14] The size and color of flag was chosen depending on lighting conditions and distance. The white flag was the most common and was used against dark backgrounds.

3. Pennon - Wikipedia

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   A pennon, also known as a pennant or pendant, is a long narrow flag which is larger at the hoist than at the fly, i.e., the flag narrows as it moves away from the flagpole. It can have several shapes, such as triangular, tapering (square tail) or triangular swallowtail (forked tail), etc.

4. Bunting (decoration) - Wikipedia

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   An example of bunting in Wilmette, Illinois Bunting in the form of triangular flags in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Bunting refers to decorative flags, wide streamers, or draperies made of fabric, or of plastic, paper or cardboard in imitation of fabric. Bunting is also a collection of flags, and the fabric used to make flags.

5. 13 versions of the US flag you've probably never seen - AOL

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   The flag is also a symbol of exploration. It was planted on the moon during the first landing by Apollo 11 astronauts in 1969. The flag even has its own day -- each year Americans celebrate flag ...

6. List of flags of the United States - Wikipedia

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   See also: Flags of the U.S. states and territories A 2.00 m × 1.70 m oil painting showing historical US flags. This is a list of flags in the United States describing the evolution of the flag of the United States, as well as other flags used within the United States, such as the flags of governmental agencies. There are also separate flags for embassies and ships. National flags Main article ...

7. Lunar Flag Assembly - Wikipedia

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   The Lunar Flag Assembly (LFA) was a kit containing a flag of the United States designed to be erected on the Moon during the Apollo program. Six such flag assemblies were planted on the Moon. The nylon flags were hung on telescoping staffs and horizontal bars constructed of one-inch anodized aluminum tubes.