US Coast Guard Flag - Official Seal

Today's official Coast Guard flag is a white flag with a blue emblem. It's history is hard to track though. Even the Coast Guard itself can't give an official year, let alone, a date for it's inception. The earliest know image of the flag is from a painting from 1840. In this painting, the Revenue cutter Alexander Hamilton flies a flag very similar to today's Coast Guard standard as a jack. The final design change of the Coast Guard flag would come after 1950 when the the semi-circle of stars would become a full circle and all elements would be finalized into the US Coast Guard flag that we know and love today.

Key Features of Our Coast Guard Flag

• Choose from Nylon or Polyester material types. Polyester - for a high wind grading. Nylon - for lightweight flyability!
• Comes in a single reverse style, digitally printed. Heat pressed at over 400 degrees Fahrenheit for the longest lasting design on the market.
• Reliably ships ASAP! Get your Coast Guard flag made and shipped out today when ordered before 3:00 ET
• Canvas header that is Bright-White for the absolute best hold on your flag pole!
• 4 rows of reinforced stitching gives this flag the longest life possible, making your dollar go farther than ever before
• Ensuring American employment by using 100% American-sourced materials, from thread to grommet. Completely made in the USA.

Coast Guard Flag Size Recommendations

• 12x18” – Commonly used forrecreational boats or as stick flags for celebrations.
• 2x3’ – A smaller flag size often used on large boats, RVs, or 5' house-mounted spinning poles.
• 3x5’ – The most popular flag size, suitable for 6' house-mounted poles or in-ground poles up to 20' tall.
• 4x6’ – Traditionally used on 25' in-ground flagpoles.
• 5x8’ – Designed for use on 30' in-ground flagpoles.
• 6x10’ – Ideal for flagpoles that are 35' to 40' tall.
• 8x12’ – Looks best on flagpoles between 40' and 50' tall.
• Header and grommet style – The most popular flag attachment method, used on house-mounted and in-ground poles. Made of brass, these grommets attach securely to spinning poles and flag clips on any flagpole.
• Pole sleeve and tab options – Best suited for house-mounted poles that don't have grommet attachments. Also used on indoor flagpoles where a pole sleeve is needed.
• Pole sleeve with fringe option – An ornamental option for indoor flag sets, with fringe providing an official look and feel for government buildings or offices.

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Related Coast Guard Flag Products & Accessories

The Coast Guard is an important part of the US Armed Forces, and has a rich history in the flag world. We have the US Coast Guard ensign and different variations of Coast Guard auxiliary flags that are used by the branch. Additionally, you can order an entire Coast Guard indoor flag set if you don't want to locate and select all the individual parts on your own.

If you aren’t sure what other Coast Guard related flag products you want, be sure to take a look at our entire selection of Coast Guard flag products here!

About the Coast Guard Flag Design

The United States Coast Guard flag is white with a colorful seal in the middle. The seal has a life ring and crossed anchors behind a shield, all under a flying eagle. This shows that the Coast Guard is always ready to help and protect people on the water. The flag's colors of red, white, and blue stand for bravery and the spirit of America. This flag is special because it represents the Coast Guard's important job of keeping our waters safe and we are happy to have such a wide selection of Coast Guard flags and other Armed Forces flags from the past and present here at GFW! Get yours today!

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