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The officers of a yacht club may fly various burgees appropriate to their rank: for example, the commodore may fly a swallow-tailed version of the club burgee (and the vice- and rear-commodores the same, but distinguished by the addition of one or two balls respectively at the canton). A past-commodore may also be given a distinctively-shaped flag.
Main article: Banderole A small flag or streamer carried on the lance of a knight, or a long, narrow flag flown from the masthead of a ship. Banner Main article: Banner Generically, a synonym for a flag of any kind, and in heraldry specifically, a square or rectangular flag whose design is identical to the shield of a coat of arms ; also denominated a banner of arms. Burgee Main article ...
spelling word, pronunciation Flag Meaning As single flag With numeric complements A Alfa [ˈal.fa] "I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed." Azimuth or bearing B Bravo [ˈbrɑː.voʊ] "I am taking in or discharging or carrying dangerous goods." (Originally used by the Royal Navy specifically for military explosives.) C Charlie ...
Flag Dates used English text Gadsden flag: 1775–present DONT TREAD ON ME: Gambia Colony and Protectorate: 1889–1965 G. [abbreviation of "Gambia"] The Gambia (Governor-General) 1965–70 THE GAMBIA: The Gambia (President) 1970–present PROGRESS PEACE PROSPERITY: Garrett County, Maryland –present 1. GARRETT COUNTY 2. 1872 3. MARYLAND ...
Flag Dates used Greek text English translation Asturias –present Α ω: Alpha omega: Chania –present ΔΗΜΟΣ ΧΑΝΙΩΝ: MUNICIPALITY OF CHANIA: Corfu –present ΔΗΜΟΣ ΚΕΡΚΥΡΑΙΩΝ: MUNICIPALITY OF CORFU: Hydra: 1821–present 1. Η ΤΑΝ Η ΕΠΙ ΤΑΣ 2. 1821: 1. EITHER WITH IT OR ON IT 2. 1821: Kastellorizo: 1821 ...
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The flag even has its own day -- each year Americans celebrate flag day on June 14. Check out some variations of the U.S. flag throughout history. Show comments. Advertisement. Advertisement.
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