Several years ago, a guy I was dating gave me an old patch off of his military uniform. Needless to say, the relationship was short lived and I have already had it much longer then I've needed or wanted to. He does not want it back so what is the proper way to dispose of it?
Thanks for your help!!
2007-11-14 14:05:09 · 17 answers · asked by melissa C 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
A flag patch is to be shown the same respect as would show an American Flag. You should dispose of it in the same manner you would a Flag.
2007-11-14 14:14:48 · answer #1 · answered by 2nd AD/ 4th ID 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The shoulder patches are correct. They are made that way because in battle, the blue field would be seen as the direction of attack. In past wars,the flag led the way to the fight and marked the line of battle or the most forward position of an Army's advance. When you look at a flag from 1 side and then look at it from the other side,it will be the reverse also. #1 palin fan: The troops do support America,otherwise they would not be fighting anywhere.
2016-05-23 05:22:10 · answer #2 · answered by renetta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I keep all of the flags in a cigar box, with all the other awards and pin-on ranks I have earned over the years. If anything, you can take the uniforms to a local surplus store.
I only have one complete set left of my DCUs after I got out; the rest went to an Army surplus store; I eventually became friends with the owner and now, I get first dibs on everything he gets in.
2007-11-14 17:31:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can give it away, or what ever. No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America; the flag should not be dipped to any person or thing. Regimental colors, State flags, and organization or institutional flags are to be dipped as a mark of honor.
(a) The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.
(b) The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise.
(c) The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free.
(d) The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery. It should never be festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always allowed to fall free. Bunting of blue, white, and red, always arranged with the blue above, the white in the middle, and the red below, should be used for covering a speaker’s desk, draping the front of the platform, and for decoration in general.
(e) The flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a manner as to permit it to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way.
(f) The flag should never be used as a covering for a ceiling.
(g) The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature.
(h) The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.
(i) The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever. It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discard. Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.
(j) No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations. The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing. Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.
(k) The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.
The key is "dignified".
2007-11-14 15:01:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The only proper disposal method for an American flag is by burning.
Turn it in to your local American legion and they will dispose of it for you.
2007-11-14 14:44:31 · answer #5 · answered by SFC_Ollie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Boy/Girl Scouts dispose of American flags during an annual ceremony, you might check with them.
If you are on a Military base, ask your Chaplin.
2007-11-14 14:22:37 · answer #6 · answered by John S 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If it is in poor condition, you may respectfully dispose of it as you would with any American flag. Burn it. If it is still in fairly good condition, try to find someone who would like to have it, keep it, and not burn it. Or, take it to any military office or installation, they will know what to do and do it respectfully.
Whatever you choose to do, please do it respectfully. The flag means a great deal to a great many people. Thank you.
2007-11-14 14:09:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
It doesn't require any special treatment like the flag. So burn it, pitch it, sell it on ebay or give it away to someone who wants it.
2007-11-15 06:22:29 · answer #8 · answered by MadMaxx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This link details what is done by organizations like the VFW or Boy Scouts.
Since you are concerned it be done right. Drop it off at a VFW, American Legion. They will take care of the ceremony and bury the remains.
2007-11-14 14:34:13 · answer #9 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You can give it to a couple of patch collectors. I sold some of my military patches on ebay.
2007-11-14 14:08:47 · answer #10 · answered by Brian 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋