Brass-plated round spear flagpole finial on a standard pole

Round Spear Pole Finial Ornament

SKU: Round Spear Pole Ornament

Price range: $83.49 through $93.49

Traditional spear finial for standard flagpoles.

  • Material: brass-plated zinc aluminum alloy
  • Fits: standard indoor and parade poles
  • Two finishes available

Made in the USA

Product Description

The round spear flagpole finial is a heavy, plain spear for a standard indoor or parade pole, cast in a zinc aluminum alloy and plated in brass or chrome. It is the finial to choose when an eagle would be too formal and a plastic spear too light: an 8 IN metal spear with real heft that looks right on a state, agency, or organizational flag beside the American flag. Made in the USA.

Two finishes are offered. Brass matches our brass joints, cord and tassel, and gold Liberty and Commodore stands. Chrome matches our chrome guidon stand and chrome Liberty stand. Both thread onto the standard ferrule on the poles in our hardware and accessories range.

  • Material: zinc aluminum alloy, plated
  • Finishes: brass-plated, or chrome-plated
  • Length: 8 IN
  • Weight: 85 grams
  • Design: round spear
  • Fits: standard indoor, presentation, and parade pole ferrules
  • Use: indoor and parade poles
  • Origin: made in the USA
  • Brass or chrome: choose the finish that matches the rest of your hardware
  • 8 IN overall: a full-size spear that reads from across a room
  • Replacement-ready: the common size for replacing a lost or damaged finial on an existing set

Spear finials trace to the lance heads that carried military standards, and the round spear is the simplest form of that tradition: a tapered point on a round shoulder, with no ornament. It became the working finial for government and institutional flag sets because it suits any flag and fits any pole. Plated metal spears replaced solid brass on most indoor sets in the twentieth century, keeping the weight and look at lower cost.

Symbolism at a Glance

  • Spear: readiness and the martial origin of the flagstaff.
  • Brass finish: tradition and ceremony.
  • Chrome finish: precision and modern presentation.

  • State, county, and agency flag poles beside the American flag in offices and chambers.
  • Corporate and organizational flags in lobbies and conference rooms.
  • Parade and color guard poles that need a metal finial with some weight.
  • Replacing a missing finial on an older indoor set.
  • Matching a chrome or brass set across several poles.

Brass or chrome?

Pick the finish of your stand and joint. Brass with gold or brass hardware, chrome with silver or chrome hardware.

Will it fit my pole?

It threads onto the standard ferrule on indoor and parade poles. Measure the threaded post at the top of your pole and call us if it looks unusual.

Is this the right finial for the American flag?

Custom puts an eagle on the American flag and a spear on the flags beside it, but a spear is acceptable anywhere and is common on parade poles.

Can it be used outdoors?

It is an indoor and parade finial. Plating will dull with long exposure to weather.

How heavy is it?

About 85 grams, or 3 oz., which is enough to feel like metal without making a floor stand top-heavy.

How do I clean it?

Dust with a soft cloth. A brass-plated finial can be wiped with a barely damp cloth and buffed dry; do not use brass polish on plating, which can wear through it.

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