Flags/Experts
| Expert | Average Ratings | Expertise |
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Albert KirschU.S.
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I am more-or-less expert in vexillology (the study of flags). My expertise is particularly strong in North America at the level of city and county, but if I don`t know the answer I know a dozen people who do. So if there`s a flag in the newspaper or on TV that you have trouble identifying, let me know. I`ll do my best. But PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME TO APPRAISE A FLAG'S VALUE: (1) I have no expertise in that area and (2) even if I did, I cannot appraise something I can't see. Take it to a museum which ..... | |
Jeff BridgmanU.S.
Available
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I am an expert in antique American flags, particularly in Stars & Stripes flag, both printed and sewn varieties. I also have expertise in antique Confederate flags. |
Recent Answers
2009-11-03 Putting a 4ft antenna on top a flagpole:
"Legally", yes. Flag protocol does not actually have the force fo law because there is no penalty prescribed for violating it. And protocol manuals cannot anticipate every eventuality; yours is one such
2009-11-03 flags:
In the US it is customary to display our flag first and then all other national flags alphabetically. That's military and diplomatic protocol. At an equestrian competition sponsored by an international
2009-10-24 Gold Stripes on American Flag:
Honestly I have no clue. I have heard of flags with gold stars, but not gold stripes; those others were often sewn in France during the war by locals who either didn't know the details of the US flag or
2009-10-23 First American Flag:
On 14 June 1777 Congress approved a design for the national flag. The wording was vague, not indicating whether the stripes were horizontal or vertical, nor whether the stars had 5 or 6 points. Many people
2009-10-18 flag identity:
I suspected as much. It is the "service flag", flown by the parents (usually) of someone in the military. These folks obviously have two kids serving. Fortunately, the stars are both blue. You've doubtless
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