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spritz · 02-05-2016, 05:49 AM

Found a POW/MIA Flagg in red/blk to add to the pole, Can any one tell me the difference between the White/blk and the red/blk flag's?

Thank-you,
Tim

onlakegaston · 02-05-2016, 06:01 AM

Tim,
The idea of a symbol for POW-MIAs was initiated in 1970 by Mary Hoff, an MIA wife and member of the National League of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia felt a need for a symbol for our POW-MIAs. Graphic artist Newt Heisley, a World War II veteran who flew missions in the Pacific, was assigned to the task just at the time his son, Jeffrey, returned home ill from Marine training at Quantico. Jeffrey’s gaunt appearance became the inspiration for the silhouette. Heisley wondered at the time how he would hold up if he had ever been captured and how easy it would be to forget those missing in action. The now familiar slogan, “You are not forgotten,” was born of that sentiment. The symbol has been altered many times. The colors have switched from black with white … to white with black … to gold with black … to red, white and blue. The importance lies not with the color changes but in the continued visibility of the symbol, a constant reminder of the plight of America’s POW-MIAs. The symbol is now used on patches, pins, decals, and flags.

Jim

Eyephoto · 02-05-2016, 06:10 AM

According to Wikipedia, "There are red and white versions, which some say are to cover more recent military actions, but this is not official policy. There are black and red versions available as well."

Indy Glenn · 02-05-2016, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by onlakegaston

Tim,
The importance lies not with the color changes but in the continued visibility of the symbol, a constant reminder of the plight of America’s POW-MIAs. The symbol is now used on patches, pins, decals, and flags.

Jim

Agreed

Thank you Jim - I regularly fly the POW/MIA under Old Glory at the house. I never did know this story or have seen POW/MIA flag in other colors.

Again - thank you.

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spritz · 02-05-2016, 07:59 PM

Thank you for the info. should it be flown under the us flag?

currently,

USA At the top
then my state flag
then the pow/mia flag.

Tim

Sweetbriar · 02-05-2016, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by spritz

Thank you for the info. should it be flown under the us flag?

currently,

USA At the top
then my state flag
then the pow/mia flag.

Tim

Yes, the US flag always goes on top and the US flag should be larger or equal in size to your state and POW/MIA flag.

spritz · 02-06-2016, 04:54 AM

Yep they are all 3x5 flags, And I never let them touch the ground.
Thanks again,
Tim

Indy Glenn · 02-06-2016, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by spritz

Yep they are all 3x5 flags, And I never let them touch the ground.
Thanks again,
Tim

You my friend are "Spot-On"!

And since we are speaking flags, below link is a great place to learn flag etiquette:

USFlag.org: A website dedicated to the Flag of the United States of America - Flag Etiquette

Good info.........

g