i've noticed that all the flags are backwards...the stars are on the upper left corner ...
2007-09-03 05:25:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
sorry..I meant to say on the upper RIGHT corner
2007-09-03 05:37:31 · update #1
to make it look like it is flowing in the breeze
sounds stupid but click the link
2007-09-03 05:39:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've seen this question before....
As I recall, the answer had to do with history. In the past, the colors were carried with each unit. As they rushed forward into battle, the blue field appeared to be at the front of the staff. Since they don't carry flags into battle anymore, they put it on the uniform in the form of a patch.
The other reason (related) that it faces "backwards" is that if it faced with the blue field to the flags own right, as it's supposed to be hung, it would appear as though the soldier is retreating.
I can't find the link now, but the answer before had one. If you want to, you can research the question and look up the link for yourself.
2007-09-03 13:09:13 · answer #2 · answered by Jim K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On a uniform, the flag is worn with with the Union (Blue area with the stars on it), closest to the heart. So on a soldiers left arm the flag is worn with the union on the observers left. On his right arm it is to the observers right. This flag patch is called the "reversed field" flag.
This is not to be confused with a flag displayed on a vehicle or aircraft, where the flag is to look as the it is affixed to a pole and is blowing back from the forward motion of the vehicle.
2007-09-03 13:00:11 · answer #3 · answered by azjosh2001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I will assume that you are referring to a flag worn on the right arm...
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The proper way to wear a US flag patch is for the Union (Blue Field) to face forward.
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So, basically, it's not backwards. When I first saw a right arm patch myself it threw me until I looked it up in the 'flag code' to verify what was explained to me.
Note for comment below:
Flag patches are worn on many different kinds of uniforms and depending on the uniform it may be prescribed on the left or right arm.
I believe, if worn on the left arm the flag would go below the unit patch with a spacing of 1/8".
2007-09-03 12:47:28 · answer #4 · answered by Yuriy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Marine Corps joke says because they are running in the retreat.
I asked a Soldier that one day. He said it is them running into the fight so it is blowing backwards.
2007-09-03 12:31:22 · answer #5 · answered by guns155mm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is a sign of advancing forward. If it were the other way around, it would be retreating backwards.
2007-09-03 13:25:36 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In battle, when the soldiers are advancing the stars are in the direction of the advance. To have them them face "backwards" would symbolize retreat.
2007-09-03 12:32:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
so it looks as if the soldier is going into battle.
advancing forward, not retreating backwards.
2007-09-03 19:08:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause its on the right arm traditionally. If it was normal it would appear that the troops are falling back, but put it reverse and they are always advancing.
2007-09-03 12:32:44 · answer #9 · answered by m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not backwards.
2007-09-03 13:03:43 · answer #10 · answered by gunplumber_462 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋