Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Sewn Flag
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Sewn Flag

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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Sewn Flag

  • Official Federal Bureau of Investigation 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
  • 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 5x8 FT

Product Description

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Sewn Flag is appliquéd and embroidered by hand in our Alexandria, Virginia shop. Each color of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’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 FBI sewn flag single-sided or double-sided, with a pole hem, a fringed pole hem or grommets, in 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT or 5x8 FT. Review your options above, then call 703-751-2411 or request a quote and we will confirm the details before production.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the principal investigative arm of the Department of Justice. It investigates federal crimes, counters terrorism and espionage, and supports state and local law enforcement through its laboratory, fingerprint files and training programs.

Choose Your Options

Every Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Sewn Flag is made to order, so tell us how you want it built. These are the choices.

Pole hem illustration for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) 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: 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 5x8 FT. For another size, give us the finished width and height you need.

Product Features

  • Official Federal Bureau of Investigation design: the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Sewn Flag carries the Federal Bureau of Investigation’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; 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 5x8 FT.
  • Made in the USA: every FBI 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.

On July 26, 1908, Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte ordered a force of 34 special agents to report to Chief Examiner Stanley W. Finch. Attorney General George W. Wickersham named the force the Bureau of Investigation in March 1909, and it became the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on July 1, 1935.

J. Edgar Hoover led the Bureau from 1924 until his death on May 2, 1972. In those years it set up an Identification Division for fingerprint records in 1924 and a Technical Laboratory in 1932. The FBI Academy's new training facility at Quantico, Virginia, opened on May 8, 1972. Today the Bureau works from headquarters in Washington, D.C., 55 field offices and more than 60 legal attaché offices abroad.

The first official FBI seal, adopted in 1935, added the Bureau's name and its motto to the Department of Justice seal. In 1940, Special Agent Leo Gauthier presented a new design based on an earlier Bureau flag he had created, and it has been the Bureau's symbol ever since.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Flag: Symbolism at a Glance

  • Blue field and scales: Justice.
  • Circle of 13 stars: Unity of purpose, as shown by the original 13 states.
  • Laurel branches: Academic honors, distinction and fame. Its 46 leaves match the 46 states in the Union when the FBI was founded in 1908.
  • Red and white stripes: Red for courage, valor and strength; white for cleanliness, light, truth and peace. As in the U.S. flag, the red stripes outnumber the white by one.
  • Peaked, beveled edge: The severe challenges confronting the FBI and the ruggedness of the organization.
  • Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity: The motto traces to a 1935 comment by Inspector W. H. Drane Lester and describes the motivating force behind the men and women of the FBI.

  • Product: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) 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: 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 5x8 FT
  • 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

  • FBI headquarters, field offices and resident agencies
  • Graduation and promotion ceremonies at the FBI Academy
  • Retirement and award presentations for special agents
  • Joint task force offices and fusion centers
  • Law enforcement memorials and recognition events
  • Post it beside the American flag at a podium, or carry it on a parade pole

Which options can I choose on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Sewn Flag?

Single-sided or double-sided; a pole hem, a fringed pole hem or grommets; and 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT or 5x8 FT. 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation 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 FBI 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 FBI 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 FBI printed flag is the usual choice.

How is the Federal Bureau of Investigation 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation flag flies below it.

How do I order the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) 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 FBI flag for several locations can ask about a business account, and we keep the FBI 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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