The flag when flown at half staff should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half staff position.
Half staff wall mounted flag.
For flags that can t be lowered such as those on many homes the american legion says that attaching a black ribbon or streamer to the top of the flag is an acceptable alternative.
This is the proper way to show a flag at half staff when it is mounted in a stand or position that cannot be lowered.
On memorial day the flag should be displayed at half staff until noon only then raised to the top of the staff.
When flags of two of more nations are displayed they are to be flown from separate staffs of the same height.
How long should the flag be at half staff.
The american flag when it is displayed with another flag against a wall from crossed staffs should be on the right the flag s own right and its staff should be in front of the staff of the other flag.
It should be attached so that it falls naturally.
Flags displayed on a short staff house mounted or for indoor flags that cannot be lowered to half staff tie a black ribbon above the full staffed us flag.
On a wall mount pole display from a staff projecting horizontally or at an angle from the windowsill balcony or front of a building with the union of the flag at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half staff.
Regardless depending on the length of the original staff or the size of the flag you may need a to increase the length of the dowel or find a smaller flag in order to orient it at half mast.
For a wall mounted flag three black mourning bows should be attached to the top edge of the flag one at each corner and one in the center.
When not on a staff display flat whether indoors or out.
An article on the frustration of owning a pole that wouldn t support half staff display.
Usa mia flag this flag is on a telescoping pole the inset shows a brand name and the slip joint between sections of the pole.
Flying your house mounted flag at half staff the united states flag code does not address the issue of flying house mounted flags at half staff.
Who can order a half staffing.
The flag should be again raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day.
The ribbon should be the same width as a stripe on the flag and the same length as the flag.
I was concerned it would rest only on one side of the flag but the breeze will move it to both sides.
If your flag can t fly at half staff.
It attached with a metal clip to the top of the pole likely where the top is the flag is attached.
For a wall mounted flag three.
Bordered flag this flag has a gold strip and a deep blue almost black border.
One internet source mentions that a black border on the flag is a sign of mourning so this flag.
Many people attach a black streamer just below the top of the pole that is about one and a half times the height of the flag.
Only the president and state governors can decide when and how long the american flag should be flown at half staff.
It is difficult if not impossible to display a house or porch american flag at half staff.
