U.S. Coast Guard 1 Star Blue Admiral – Pole Hem Fringe Flag
U.S. Coast Guard 1 Star Blue Admiral – Pole Hem Fringe Flag
- Official Coast Guard design on nylon, made in the USA
- Dye-printed on 200 denier nylon, lock stitched
- Pole hem with gold rayon fringe, for indoor and ceremonial display
- 3×4 FT, 3×5 FT, 43×61.5 IN
Officially licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Product Description
The U.S. Coast Guard 1 Star Blue Admiral – Pole Hem Fringe Flag is dye-printed on 200 denier nylon in the USA, so every line of the Coast Guard’s official design reproduces exactly, and it is lock stitched on the seams and header.
The pole hem slides over an indoor or parade pole, and the gold rayon fringe is the traditional ceremonial finish. For an outdoor flagpole, see the grommets version. Choose from 3×4 FT, 3×5 FT, 43×61.5 IN.
Historical Background
The U.S. Coast Guard 1-Star Blue Admiral Flag is part of the long tradition of personal rank flags used by the armed forces to denote command authority. The solid blue field with white stars has been used since the early 20th century to identify Rear Admirals (lower half). For the Coast Guard, these flags represent the leadership of officers who oversee critical missions including maritime safety, search and rescue, law enforcement, and national defense. Each star signifies increasing levels of command responsibility. These flags are flown to show the presence of an admiral aboard a vessel or at a headquarters, embodying the Coast Guard’s core values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty.
Symbolism at a Glance
- Blue Field: The traditional color of admiral rank flags in the U.S. military.
- White Star: Represents the rank of Rear Admiral (one star) and the officer’s authority and leadership.
