U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) - Sewn Flag
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U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) – Sewn Flag

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U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) - Sewn Flag

  • Official Department of the Interior design on nylon, made in the USA
  • Appliquéd (satin stitch) and embroidered (fill stitch) by hand
  • Single-sided or double-sided (double-reverse, double-paneled or single field double seal); pole hem, fringed pole hem or grommets
  • 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 52x66 IN

Product Description

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Sewn Flag is appliquéd and embroidered by hand in our Alexandria, Virginia shop. Each color of the Department of the Interior’s official emblem is cut from fabric and satin stitched to the nylon field, lettering and fine detail are embroidered with a fill stitch, and the flag is made in the USA. Most sewn flags are finished with a pole hem for indoor and ceremonial display; order it with grommets if it will fly on an outdoor pole.

This is a call-in item, so you choose the details with us. Order the DOI sewn flag single-sided or double-sided, with a pole hem, a fringed pole hem or grommets, in 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT or 52x66 IN. Review your options above, then call 703-751-2411 or request a quote and we will confirm the details before production.

The Department of the Interior manages much of the nation's public land and natural resources. Its bureaus include the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The department also carries the federal government's trust responsibilities to American Indian and Alaska Native tribes.

Choose Your Options

Every U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Sewn Flag is made to order, so tell us how you want it built. These are the choices.

Pole hem illustration for the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Sewn Flag: a sewn sleeve along the hoist edge slides over the pole
Pole hem: a sewn sleeve that slides over the pole
Illustration of an indoor flag with a pole hem and gold fringe on three edges
Pole hem with fringe: gold rayon trim on three edges
Close-up illustration of two brass grommets set into a canvas flag header
Grommets: brass rings in a canvas header, for an outdoor pole
Single-sided flag: the design is on the front only and the back is blankNCFFRONTBLANKBACK
Single-sided: design on the front, blank back
Double-sided, double-reverse: one layer of fabric, the design shows through on the back in reverseNCFFRONTNCFREADS IN REVERSEBACK
Double-sided (double-reverse): design shows through in reverse
Double-sided, double-paneled: two panels sewn back to back so the design reads correctly on both sidesNCFFRONTNCFSECOND PANEL, SEWN BACK TO BACKBACK
Double-sided (double-paneled): reads correctly on both sides
Double-sided, single field double seal: one field with the seal on the front and a second seal tacked to the backNCFFRONTNCFSECOND SEAL TACKED ONBACK
Double-sided (single field, double seal): second seal on the back

  • Mounting: A pole hem is a sewn sleeve along the hoist edge that slides over an indoor or parade pole. A pole hem with fringe adds gold rayon fringe on three edges, the traditional ceremonial finish. Grommets are brass rings set into a canvas header, the standard finish for an outdoor flagpole.
  • Single-sided or double-sided: A single-sided flag carries the design on the front only; the back is blank. A double-sided flag shows the design on both sides and is built one of three ways:
    • Double-reverse: one layer of fabric, so the appliqué shows through on the back in reverse. The lightest build.
    • Double-paneled: two panels sewn back to back, so the design reads correctly on both sides. The heaviest build, and it needs the most wind to fly.
    • Single field, double seal: one field with the emblem on the front and a second emblem tacked to the back, so the seal reads correctly from either side without the weight of two panels.
  • Sewn construction: Each color of the emblem is cut from fabric and appliquéd to the field with a satin stitch. Lettering and fine detail are embroidered with a fill stitch. The result stands in relief and reads across a room.
  • Size: 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 52x66 IN. For another size, give us the finished width and height you need.

Product Features

  • Official Department of the Interior design: the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Sewn Flag carries the Department of the Interior’s official emblem, reproduced to the agency’s design in the mounting and size you order.
  • Sewn construction: each element of the emblem is cut from fabric and satin stitched to the nylon field, with lettering and fine detail embroidered in fill stitch, so the design stands in relief and reads across a room.
  • Nylon field: lightweight nylon that hangs well on an indoor pole and carries cleanly in a parade.
  • Built your way: single-sided or double-sided (double-reverse, double-paneled or single field double seal); pole hem, fringed pole hem or grommets; 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 52x66 IN.
  • Made in the USA: every DOI flag we sell is made in the USA.
  • Matched sets: order one flag or a set for every office, and the mounting and size will be the same on each.

Congress created the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) on March 3, 1849, the last day of the 30th Congress, by an act establishing a Home Department. The new department gathered up work that had been scattered across the government: the General Land Office from the Treasury, the Patent Office from State, Indian Affairs from War, and the military pension offices from War and Navy. Thomas Ewing Sr. served as its first Secretary.

Over the next century Interior became the steward of the public lands. Congress set aside Yellowstone as the first national park in 1872, the National Park Service was created within the department in 1916, and the Fish and Wildlife Service was formed inside it in 1940.

Congress authorized an official seal in an act of August 24, 1912. The seal had shown an eagle since 1849, and the bison first appeared on the seal die in 1917. An eagle returned from 1923 to 1929, and the bison has appeared ever since, except in 1968 and 1969, when a modern design replaced it. Secretary James G. Watt later proposed a right-facing bison, but that change never went into full effect.

U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Flag: Design at a Glance

  • Bison: A male bison standing on the prairie, its head and body facing left.
  • Background: Mountains and a rising sun behind the bison.
  • Inscription: U.S. Department of the Interior in the upper arc and the founding date, March 3, 1849, in the lower arc, set between two concentric circles.
  • Flag field: Light blue and white triangles in four quadrants around the seal. The Departmental Manual says they represent the department's original major activities: fish and wildlife, mineral resources, water and power, and public land management.

  • Product: U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Sewn Flag
  • Material: Nylon
  • Construction: Appliqué (satin stitch) and embroidery (fill stitch) on nylon
  • Mounting: Pole hem, pole hem with gold rayon fringe, or canvas header with brass grommets
  • Sides: Single-sided or double-sided (double-reverse, double-paneled or single field double seal)
  • Sizes: 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 52x66 IN
  • Display: Indoor and ceremonial with a pole hem; outdoor with grommets
  • Origin: Made in the USA
  • Ordering: Call 703-751-2411 or request a quote; this item is not sold online
  • Hardware: Indoor poles, floor stands, finials, outdoor poles and halyard are in Hardware and Accessories

  • Interior headquarters and regional offices
  • Bureau and field offices across the country
  • Visitor centers and public buildings on federal land
  • Award ceremonies, retirements and change-of-leadership events
  • Retirement, promotion and award presentations
  • Post it beside the American flag at a podium, or carry it on a parade pole

Which options can I choose on the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Sewn Flag?

Single-sided or double-sided; a pole hem, a fringed pole hem or grommets; and 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT or 52x66 IN. Review them above, then call or request a quote.

How is a double-sided flag made?

Three ways. Double-reverse is one layer of fabric, so the design shows through on the back in reverse; it is the lightest build and flies in the least wind. Double-paneled is two panels sewn back to back, so the design reads correctly on both sides; it is the heaviest. Single field, double seal is one field with a second emblem tacked to the back, so the seal reads correctly from either side at close to single-layer weight.

For a flag seen from both sides indoors, double-paneled or single field double seal reads best. For an outdoor pole, double-reverse flies most easily. Tell us where the flag will hang and we will recommend one.

Should I order the Department of the Interior flag sewn or printed?

Sewn appliqué and embroidery gives the emblem relief and texture, and it is the traditional choice for a ceremonial flag indoors. Printed reproduces fine seal detail exactly and is the usual choice for an outdoor flagpole. Both are made in the USA. If you are unsure, tell us where the flag will be displayed and we will recommend one.

How is the DOI sewn flag stitched?

Each color of the emblem is cut from fabric and appliquéd to the nylon field with a satin stitch, a dense zigzag that seals the edge of every piece. Lettering and fine detail are embroidered with a fill stitch. Both are done by hand in our Alexandria, Virginia shop.

Can the DOI sewn flag be flown outdoors?

Yes, finished with grommets. A pole hem and fringe is for indoor and parade use, because a ceremonial finish wears quickly in weather. For a flag that flies every day, the DOI printed flag is the usual choice.

How is the Department of the Interior flag flown with the American flag?

The American flag takes the position of honor. On separate poles of the same height it flies on its own right, which is the viewer’s left. When two flags share one halyard, the American flag is at the peak and the Department of the Interior flag flies below it.

How do I order the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Sewn Flag?

It is a call-in item. Review your options above, then call 703-751-2411 or send them through our contact page with the quantity you need. We confirm the details before anything goes into production. Agencies that order the DOI flag for several locations can ask about a business account, and we keep the DOI flag design on file so reorders match the first set. Browse the full government agency flag collection for other departments, or read about our appliqué and embroidery and custom printing.

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