what does it mean when you get the flag and there are 2 bullet caseings in it
2007-01-26 21:25:14 · 3 answers · asked by Ryan H 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
American military funerals - The flag is folded and has generally 3 rifle shells put inside and is then presented to next of kin, "on behalf of a grateful nation." (Generally, the flag is given to the next-of-kin as a keepsake after its use during the funeral service. When there is no next-of-kin, the flag is presented to a friend making a request for it.
The casings are from the bullets fired at the funeral.
2007-01-26 21:44:56 · answer #1 · answered by DAVID C 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I honestly have never heard of the shell casings being prestented as well. The only time that I have heard of a casing being presented was one of the cannon rounds being presented to Generals and top ranking personnel. But the flag is a long honored tradition that dates back to the civil war
2007-01-27 01:31:18 · answer #2 · answered by anton_29207 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
must be old school army
2007-01-26 21:29:41 · answer #3 · answered by 7am gangster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋