Gold eagle flagpole finial with 8.5 inch wingspan for indoor poles

Classic Eagle – Gold

SKU: Classic Eagle - Gold

$32.49

Eagle finial for indoor and presentation poles.

  • Material: ABS styrene, brilliant gold finish
  • Wingspan: 8.5 IN.
  • Ferrule: removable, adapter included
  • Fits: most indoor poles

Product Description

The Classic Eagle is a gold eagle flagpole finial with an 8 1/2 IN wingspan, molded in ABS styrene with a brilliant gold finish, for indoor presentation poles and parade carry. It is the eagle that tops the American flag in most offices, classrooms, and chambers: light enough to sit on an 8 FT pole in a floor stand without making it top-heavy, and finished to read as gilt metal from any distance. A removable ferrule and adapter are included so it fits most indoor poles.

By custom the eagle is reserved for the national colors, so this is the finial for the American flag pole, with a spear or ball on the poles beside it. For a metal eagle for parade use, see our gold aluminum eagle. Poles, stands, and cord and tassel are in our hardware and accessories.

  • Material: ABS styrene
  • Finish: brilliant gold
  • Wingspan: 8 1/2 IN
  • Included: removable ferrule with adapter
  • Fits: standard indoor presentation poles
  • Use: indoor display and parade
  • 8 1/2 IN wingspan: a full-size eagle with detailed feathering
  • Brilliant gold finish: reads as gilt metal from across the room
  • ABS styrene: light and tough, so a floor stand stays steady and a parade pole carries easily
  • The finial for the American flag: by protocol, the eagle crowns the national colors

The bald eagle became the national emblem with the Great Seal in 1782, and eagles have topped American flagstaffs since the early republic. Army regulations put the eagle on the staff of the national colors and a spearhead on unit colors, and civilian practice followed: an eagle flagpole finial on the American flag, a spear or ball on the flags beside it. Gilt eagles were once cast in metal; molded and finished styrene brought the same look within reach of every classroom and office.

Symbolism at a Glance

  • Eagle: the United States, freedom, and strength.
  • Gold finish: honor and ceremony.

  • The American flag pole in offices, courtrooms, classrooms, and chambers.
  • Presentation and parade sets for honor guards and color guards.
  • Churches, lodges, and veterans’ posts on the national colors.
  • Replacing a broken eagle on an existing indoor set.
  • Completing a gift set with an oak pole, floor stand, cord and tassel, and a fringed flag.

Will it fit my pole?

The included ferrule and adapter fit the standard indoor presentation pole and most other indoor poles. Measure the threaded post at the top of your pole and call us if you are unsure.

Is it metal?

No. It is molded ABS styrene with a gold finish. It weighs a fraction of a cast eagle, which is an advantage on a floor stand. For metal, see our aluminum eagle.

Which way should the eagle face?

Facing forward, toward the viewer, when the flag is displayed. On parade the eagle faces the direction of march.

Can I put an eagle on a state flag?

Custom reserves the eagle for the American flag and puts a spear on the flags beside it, but there is no law against it.

Can it go outdoors?

It is an indoor and parade finial. Sun and weather will dull the finish over time.

How do I clean the eagle?

Dust it with a soft brush or cloth, working around the feather detail. Keep it away from solvents and metal polish, which lift the gold finish from styrene.

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