Product Description
The Estate spinning flagpole set solves the one problem every house flag has: wrapping around the pole. The top 40 IN of the two-piece aluminum pole turns on ball bearings, so when the wind shifts the flag turns with it and unwinds itself. There is no separate anti-furling device to buy or install.
The set includes a 3 FT x 5 FT colorfast nylon US flag with embroidered stars and sewn stripes, a gold ball top, a heavy-duty cast aluminum adjustable bracket, and the mounting hardware. The bracket adjusts to several angles so the pole can mount on siding, brick, or a porch post. The set is made in the USA.
Spinning Flagpole Set Features
- Ball-bearing spinning top – the upper 40 IN of the pole rotates freely, so the flag unwraps itself instead of twisting around the pole.
- Two-piece aluminum pole – ships in two sections for a compact carton.
- 3 FT x 5 FT nylon US flag – colorfast, outdoor-grade nylon with embroidered stars and sewn stripes.
- Adjustable cast aluminum bracket – mounts at several angles on most exterior surfaces, with hardware included.
- Gold ball top – the traditional finial for a residential pole.
- Made in the USA – flag and set.
Historical Background
Spinning poles were introduced to fix a problem as old as the house flag itself: a flag on a fixed pole wraps around it every time the wind changes direction, and someone has to go out and unwind it. Early fixes were rings and rotating collars that clipped to the pole. The spinning pole builds the rotation into the pole itself, with the whole upper section turning on ball bearings, which is why it became the standard choice for homeowners who fly the flag every day.
The flag in this set is the same 50-star flag adopted on July 4, 1960 after Hawaii became a state. The rules for displaying it, including lighting it at night and flying it at half-staff, are set out in the United States Flag Code.
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.
