Product Description
This American banner with fringe is a small indoor flag for a desk pole, a podium, or a lectern. The 100% nylon banner has a lined pole heading with two Velcro tabs that wrap the pole, and a 2.5 IN golden yellow rayon fringe on the three free edges. It comes in 16 IN x 24 IN and 24 IN x 36 IN.
It is the flag for a small ceremonial setting where a full 3 FT x 5 FT presentation flag would be too large: a conference table, a reception desk, a classroom, or a church lectern. The banner is made in the USA. Poles and stands are sold separately on our hardware and accessories page.
American Banner with Fringe Features
- Golden yellow rayon fringe – 2.5 IN fringe on three sides, the traditional indoor finish.
- Lined pole heading with Velcro tabs – two tabs hold the banner on a small pole without hardware.
- 100% nylon – holds color indoors without fading.
- Lock-stitched hems – double-needle lock stitching on the side hems and heading join.
- Two sizes – 16 IN x 24 IN and 24 IN x 36 IN.
- Made in the USA – sewn here.
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.
Fringe on the flag is ornament rather than symbol. The Army has used it on its colors since the nineteenth century, and from there it became the standard finish for any flag displayed indoors on a pole. Small fringed banners followed the same convention down to desk and lectern size, where they stand in for the full presentation flag.
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.
