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Template parameters [Edit template data] Parameter Description Type Status Country 1 Display the small flag icon of this country. A flag will only be displayed if the related template {{country data 1 }} exists with the flag alias parameter (otherwise a transparent placeholder is used to preserve text alignment inside lists). Example Germany String required Custom name name Custom name to be ...
A flag protocol (or flag code) is a set of rules and regulations for the display of flags within a country, including national, subnational, and foreign flags. Generally, flag protocols call for the national flag to be the most prominent flag (i.e, in the position of honor), flown highest and to its own right (the viewer's left) and for the flag to never touch the ground.
variant is an optional second parameter that can be used to display a flag variation, such as a historical flag. The list of variants for each country is documented on the appropriate template page, such as Template:Country data Germany; alternative text string, this optional value, specified by the name parameter, is used to display ...
In most cases, the flag and display name for national teams corresponds to the same flag and display name normally used for the nation. However, in some instances these can be over-ridden by additional parameters within the country data template. The default wikilink can also be changed in cases where the common naming convention is not used.
Never display the flag with the union down unless you are signaling distress. When hanging the flag somewhere, do not let it touch the ground. Do not use the U.S. flag for the following purposes:
Flag can be hung vertically by hoisting on a normal pole, then turning the pole 90° Flag can be hung vertically by rotating the design first Vertical hoist method of flag is unknown Design has no element which can be rotated Flags can only be hoisted vertically Flag is not authorized to represent the group or country
Flag Day marks the day, 246 years ago, when Betsy Ross' creation of the Stars & Stripes as our national American flag. Here's how to display a U.S. flag.
The original can be viewed here: Union Flag on staff (hoist left).svg: . Modifications made by WT79 . This image shows a flag , a coat of arms , a seal or some other official insignia .