U.S. Department of State (DOS) - Sewn Flag
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U.S. Department of State (DOS) – Sewn Flag

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U.S. Department of State (DOS) - Sewn Flag

  • Official Department of State 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 State (DOS) Sewn Flag is appliquéd and embroidered by hand in our Alexandria, Virginia shop. Each color of the Department of State’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 DOS 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 State leads the foreign policy of the United States. It runs embassies and consulates around the world, issues passports and visas, and represents the country in international organizations. Its headquarters is the Harry S Truman Building in Washington, and its Foreign Service officers serve at more than 270 posts abroad.

Choose Your Options

Every U.S. Department of State (DOS) 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 State (DOS) 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 State design: the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Sewn Flag carries the Department of State’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 DOS 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.

The Department of State is the oldest executive department. President George Washington signed the act creating the Department of Foreign Affairs on July 27, 1789, the first agency established under the Constitution, and an act of September 15, 1789 renamed it the Department of State and added domestic duties, including custody of the Great Seal of the United States. It grew out of the Committee of Secret Correspondence of 1775 and the Department of Foreign Affairs of 1781 under the Articles of Confederation. Thomas Jefferson was the first Secretary of State.

The Rogers Act of 1924 merged the diplomatic and consular services into the Foreign Service. The department's seal carries the design of the Great Seal, adopted by the Continental Congress on June 20, 1782, inside a ring reading Department of State, United States of America.

Department of State Flag: Symbolism at a Glance

  • Eagle facing the olive branch: Peace preferred, with readiness for war.
  • Thirteen arrows, stripes and stars: The original thirteen states.
  • Shield without supporters: The United States relying on its own virtue.

  • Product: U.S. Department of State (DOS) 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

  • State Department headquarters and domestic offices
  • U.S. embassies, consulates and missions abroad
  • Passport agencies and the Foreign Service Institute
  • Swearing-in ceremonies, diplomatic receptions and memorial 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 State (DOS) 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 State 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 DOS 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 DOS 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 DOS printed flag is the usual choice.

How is the Department of State 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 State flag flies below it.

How do I order the U.S. Department of State (DOS) 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 DOS flag for several locations can ask about a business account, and we keep the DOS 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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