United States Coast Guard Flag: Our United States Coast Guard Flags come available in many different size options and we also carry a Poly-Max version of the 3' x 5' flag. Nylon flags: Durable, UV resistant, and the most popular choice we have among all of our flag materials. The 200 denier nylon Coast Guard Flag will sway in a light breeze, and be a durable long lasting option. Poly-Max: This is our longest lasting material available. It is heavy duty and commercial grade, and it shines best in high wind areas. The heavier grade material means it will not sway as much as the nylon is a light breeze but this flag was built to last. If you are looking for a heavy weighted look or need a flag for commercial application or high winds, than this is your flag. All flags come with durable brass grommets Heavy Duty white canvas header History of the United States Coast Guard Flag: The Coast Guard Standard The origins of the Coast Guard standard are very obscure. It may have evolved from an early jack. At least one contemporary painting supports this theory. In an 1840 painting, the Revenue cutter Alexander Hamilton flies a flag very similar to today's Coast Guard standard as a jack. This flag, like the union jack, which is the upper corner of the United States flag, appears to be the canton or upper corner of the Revenue cutter ensign. An illustration in 1917 shows the Coast Guard standard as a white flag with a blue eagle and 13 stars in a semi-circle surrounding it. At a later date, the words, "United States Coast Guard-- SemperParatus" were added. After 1950, the semi-circle of stars was changed to the circle containing 13 stars. The Coast Guard standard is used during parades and ceremonies and is adorned by our 34 battle streamers. We are unique to the other services for we have two official flags, the Coast Guard standard and the Coast Guard ensign. Please read the full history at the Military.com website Or learn more at the Wikipedia page: Flag of the United States Coast Guard Coast Guard Flag United States Coast Guard: The United States Coast Guard was founded in 1790 by Alexander Hamilton. The Coast Guard's motto is "Semper Paratus". The Coast Guard Flags are made of Nylon, and are made in the USA featuring a canvas heading.
