Why does the American swim team have the flag mirrored on their sleeve?
Why does the American swim team have the flag mirrored on their sleeve?
Shitpost obviously, but it annoys me for some reason. Does anyone actually have a clue as to why they did it like that?
I believe it’s because the American flag can never be ‘retreating’
https://www.usamm.com/blogs/news/why-is-the-american-flag-backwards-on-military-uniforms
31 1 ReplyThanks! 🙏
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Imagine that the flag is attached to a flagpole and the person is carrying it while walking forward, the flag would be flowing out behind them with the blue part at the front no matter which side of the person you were viewing from. In this case, the person is the flagpole.
19 0 ReplyThe flag has 2 sides, it cant be mirrored. Its to be displayed stars first in the direction of travel when its on a vehicle or clothing.
15 0 ReplyThat is the advancing flag.
6 0 ReplyIt's the same on military uniforms. https://www.medalsofamerica.com/blog/backwards-flag-meaning/
6 0 ReplyTraditionally, the "union" (blue part) is on the left side, closest to the heart. Thus, when worn on the right shoulder it's reversed.
4 10 ReplyThat is a way to REMEMBER HOW to wear a flag, not the reason to do so
4 1 ReplyWhy not both?
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