Thursday, January 21, 2016

Army Flag History And Flag Company Inc

By Greg Dolton


The United States Army is a decorated branch of our military. Like all the other branches, the Army has its own flag and symbols with a rich history that date back centuries ago.

The official Army banner comprises of a white field with a blue image and red lace that implies, "United States Army." Below that, the year 1775 is composed in blue, which signifies the start of the Army.

The blue insignia that takes up most of the flag is the central design of the original War Office seal. It depicts a roman cuirass (in the middle) which represents defense and strength. Other common Army weapon such as a sword, musket, cannon, and motor bombs are also present.

The drum and drumsticks mean to open warning and the Army's part to serve and ensure the country. The Phrygian Cap inside of the image that is bolstered by the sword additionally has the saying, "This we'll defend," composed on a scroll curled around a rattlesnake.

The flag is made of white silk, upon which is embroidered in blue, a replica of the official seal of the War Office. Beneath the seal is a broad scarlet scroll bearing the inscription in white letters, "United States Army". Beneath the scroll blue Arabic numerals, is "1775", the year in which the Army was created with the appointment of General George Washington as Commander-in-Chief.

Whether it's a family member or friend in the service or yourself, most people have a connection to a branch of the military. What does the military mean to you? Does the Army flag represent something or someone special in your life?

"Our Army is a mighty arm of the tree of liberty. It is a living part of the American tradition, a tradition that goes back to Israel Putnam, who left his plow in a New England furrow to take up a gun and fight at Bunker Hill. In this tradition, American men of many ages have always left the pacific round of their usual occupations to fight in causes that were worth their lives-from Lexington to the Argonne." -Franklin D. Roosevelt, Army Day Proclamation, 1942




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