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11 Cards in this Set
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The colors
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The US Flag
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Ensign
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A flag that is displayed or flown from an aircraft, ship, or boat as the symbol of nationality
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Garrison Flag
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Type of flag, flown on holidays and important occasions; 20 feet x 38 feet
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Half-Staff
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The position of the flag about halfway down from the top of the pole or staff, used to honor and pay respect to military and nationally important deceased persons; also used as a distress signal
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Halyard
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A rope or tackle used for hoisting or lowering
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Pennant
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A long, narrow flag tapering to a point or a swallowtail at the end
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Post Flag
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Type of flag used for everyday occasions; 10 feet by 19 feet
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Staff
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Another word for flagpole used to carry unit guidons or colors
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Standard
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A term now interchangeable with “the Colors,” although formerly it was used for flags of mounted, motorized, and mechanized organizations
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Storm Flag
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Type of flag flown in bad weather; 5 feet by 91⁄2 feet
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Union
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The emblem on a flag symbolizing unity, such as the blue rectangle and stars on the U.S. flag
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