American Flag – Flagpole Set
American Flag Flagpole Set
Flag material:
- Nylon (200 denier, embroidered stars)
- Polycotton (dyed)
Includes:
- 3 ft. x 5 ft. flag
- 6 ft. x 3/4 in. aluminum pole
- Bracket
- Fasteners
- Gold eagle top
Important Use Note:
This flag set is designed for residential use only. It is not recommended for high-wind conditions and not intended for commercial or heavy-duty applications.
Both versions are proudly made in the USA.
Product Description
This American flag flagpole set has everything a porch or entryway needs in one box: a 3 FT x 5 FT flag, a three-piece 6 FT x 3/4 IN aluminum pole, a mounting bracket, flag fasteners, and a gold eagle ornament. Choose the flag in nylon or polycotton. Both are made in the USA.
The nylon flag is heavyweight 200 denier with embroidered stars, sewn stripes, and a fly hem reinforced with four rows of stitching. It flies in a light breeze and holds up outdoors. The polycotton flag is a fully dyed polyester and cotton blend with a canvas heading and brass grommets, a softer, lighter option for everyday residential display. This set is for residential use and is not built for high wind or commercial sites.
American Flag Flagpole Set Features
- Complete kit – flag, pole, bracket, fasteners, and eagle in one carton.
- Nylon or polycotton flag – heavyweight 200 denier nylon with embroidered stars, or a fully dyed polycotton blend with brass grommets.
- Three-piece 6 FT aluminum pole – 3/4 IN diameter, packs short and assembles by hand.
- Gold eagle top – the traditional finial for a house pole.
- Bracket and fasteners included – mounts to a post or wall; the fasteners hold the grommets to the pole without a halyard.
- Made in the USA – both flag versions.
Historical Background
The Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes on June 14, 1777, with 13 stripes for the original colonies and 13 stars for a new constellation. As states joined the Union the star count grew, and the 50-star pattern in use today was set on July 4, 1960 after Hawaii became a state. The rules for displaying the flag, including half-staff and nighttime display, are set out in the United States Flag Code.
The house flag set is a twentieth-century idea. As the flag moved from public buildings to front porches, hardware makers packaged a short pole, an angled bracket, and a 3 FT x 5 FT flag together so a homeowner could put the flag up in an afternoon. The kit has not changed much since, apart from the fabrics: nylon and polycotton replaced the cotton bunting of the early sets.
Symbolism at a Glance
- Thirteen stripes: the original colonies that declared independence.
- Fifty stars: the states of the Union, one star for each.
- Red: hardiness and valor.
- White: purity and innocence.
- Blue: vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
