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  • Citizens Speak Out: HOA Cited for Violating First Amendment

    Citizens Speak Out: HOA Cited for Violating First Amendment

    The HOA’s attempts to control the political expression of its residents, including the display of flags representing different nations or political affiliations, overstep the HOA’s legitimate governance functions.

  • Introducing Vexillolinguistics: The Study of the Language of Flag Descriptions

    Introducing Vexillolinguistics: The Study of the Language of Flag Descriptions

    Introducing Vexillolinguistics: The Study of the Language of Flag Descriptions

  • Introducing “Per Fess Versuram” (“By the Line of Turning”) in Vexillology

    Introducing “Per Fess Versuram” (“By the Line of Turning”) in Vexillology

    “Per Fess Versuram” describes a flag that has been horizontally divided along a central axis, with one half rotated 180 degrees before being reconnected, forming a unique and dynamic interpretation of traditional flag elements. In vexillology, the study of flags and their design, the introduction of new terms helps better articulate the creativity and symbolism…

  • The Flag of Cape Verde

    The Flag of Cape Verde

    The 10 islands of Cabo Verde (Cape Verde), officially the Republic of Cabo Verde, are part of an archipelago in the central Atlantic Ocean, located off the coast of West Africa. Bandeira de Cabo Verde The flag of Cape Verde features five unequal horizontal bands of blue (#003893), white, and red (#CF2027), symbolizing the nation’s…

  • Your Flagpole, Your Property: The Florida Homeowners’ Legal Advantage

    Your Flagpole, Your Property: The Florida Homeowners’ Legal Advantage

    Thanks to a specific provision in Florida law, homeowners have a strong legal backing that allows them to install flagpoles, even in the face of restrictive Homeowners’ Association (HOA) rules. In Florida, the sight of a proudly waving flag is a cherished part of the landscape, symbolizing everything from national pride to personal expression. Whether…

  • The Lebanese Flag: An Appeal to Heaven

    The Lebanese Flag: An Appeal to Heaven

    مناشدة الله The Flag of Lebanon, adorned with its iconic green Cedar tree against a white background, flanked by two red bars, is a powerful symbol of Lebanon’s heritage, resilience, and natural beauty. To draw a unique parallel with the historic Pine Tree Flag of Massachusetts, which features a green pine tree on a white…

  • Construction Template for the Flag of the United States

    Construction Template for the Flag of the United States

    Introducing the Flag of the United States Construction Template The Flag of the United States Construction Template is a comprehensive PDF guide designed for enthusiasts, flag makers, and vexillologists who want to create an authentic G-Spec U.S. flag with precision and accuracy. This template includes a detailed layout, complete with all necessary variables, formulae, and…

  • The True Cost of a Presidential G-Spec Flag of the United States

    The True Cost of a Presidential G-Spec Flag of the United States

    To calculate the Price Per Square Foot for a Titus “Gale Force” Heavy Duty Flag made with Dacron sailcloth and high-quality materials, let’s detail the costs based on a 30″x57″ Presidential Flag of the United States: Material Costs: 1. Dacron Sailcloth: – 4-ounce Dacron sailcloth at $20 per yard (60″ bolt width). – One yard…

  • The Pine Tree Flag: A Symbol of Early American Resistance and Heritage

    The Pine Tree Flag: A Symbol of Early American Resistance and Heritage

    The fabric woven in Worcester was more than just cloth; it was part of the material culture that equipped and emboldened the American resistance.

  • What is a Hoist?

    What is a Hoist?

    “hoist” refers to the part of a flag closest to the flagpole or the edge that is attached to the halyard.

  • A Field of Yellow

    A Field of Yellow

    The vexillolinguistic phrase “a field of yellow” refers to a flag with a yellow or gold background

  • The Environmental Impact of Burning U.S. Flags: And Safer Alternatives

    The Environmental Impact of Burning U.S. Flags: And Safer Alternatives

    The Flag of the United States holds a profound symbolic meaning, representing freedom, unity, and the ideals upon which the nation was founded. However, for some, burning the flag has become a form of protest, a stark and powerful expression of dissent. While burning the U.S. flag is protected under the First Amendment as a…