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Old 04-29-2003, 03:31 PM   #5
mitheral
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Re: Just barely related question

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Originally posted by Cochese
I've always wanted to know why the US Flag is embroidered backwards on uniforms. I seem to recall hearing that it's the normal way on the left sleeve, and the reversed way on the right sleeve, but it was never adequately explained why. Can someone enlighten me?
The star field end is attached to the pole. Imagine the soldier as a pole. Now imagine the pole moving forward and observe in your mind the orientation of the flag from left and right sides.
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