Product Description
An American flag desk set puts the flag on a desk, a counter, or a conference table at a scale that fits. We offer five sets: Presidential, Ambassador, Envoy, Diplomat, and Crystal Card Holder. The smaller sets carry a 4 IN x 6 IN flag on an ebony staff; the larger sets carry an 8 IN x 12 IN flag with golden fringe and antique-finish accents.
Each set includes the flag, staff, and base, ready to display. The flags are nylon or Empire Brand, and the sets are made in the USA. Choose a set by the size of the surface it will sit on and how formal the setting is.
American Flag Desk Set Features
- Five sets – Presidential, Ambassador, Envoy, Diplomat, and Crystal Card Holder, from simple to formal.
- Two flag sizes – 4 IN x 6 IN on the smaller sets, 8 IN x 12 IN with golden fringe on the larger.
- Ebony staffs and antique accents – black-finish staffs on the smaller sets, gold-tone and antique finishes on the larger.
- Card holder option – the Crystal Card Holder set pairs the flag with a business card holder.
- Ready to display – flag, staff, and base in each set.
- Made in the USA – flags and sets.
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.
Desk flags are a diplomatic habit that moved into the office. The small flag on a stand at a negotiating table or an official’s desk identifies the nation the person represents, and the same sets went on to the desks of executives, judges, and teachers as a mark of the flag in a room too small for a floor stand.
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.
