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It means that the subject who flew the flag is in distress. It's rather an SOS in flag language.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoThat means whoever is flying it is in distress.
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∙ 11y agoMistaken for a disrespectful act against a nation or smaller organization, upside down flags are used as a signal in times of distress.
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∙ 13y agomessing with the u.s. flag is a no,no,to old vets like myself,when turning the flag upside down it means only one thing,you and the people with you are in extreme distress.
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What is the value of 1950 ten dollar bill with the flag upside down?
A lot of people are confused by the image, but the flag isn't upside down. If you get a good magnifier and look closely you'll see that it's just an artifact of the printing process. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing addressed this issue decades ago. When the image is examined on the plates, the flag is in the normal position.
How much is a 1950's series c 10 dollar bill with an upside down flag on it worth?
A 1950's 10 dollar bill is around $20-25. The urban legend of an "upside down" flag on the back of the bill has been debunked many times by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the agency that prints US currency. The plates used for printing older $10 bills were engraved deeply and while the flag appears to be upside down, it's actually just an artifact of the way the ink flowed. That's why the flag was never "corrected" even though that style of bill was printed for decades - it was never wrong in the first place.
Could a1939 american nickel with monticello stamped upside down be worth anything?
All U.S. coins have the reverse upside down.
What is the value of a Liberty quarter with the back eagle upside down?
Upside down is relative to which way you flip the coin. If flipping from top to bottom, the eagle should be upright. If flipping from side to side, the eagle should be upside-down. If the eagle is truly upside down from the way it should be, AND the coin has not been altered, then it could be worth a couple of hundred dollars.
How much quarter dollar 1967 coin with eagle upside down worth?
All 1967 US quarter dollars have the eagle upside down.
When the flag is flown upside down is it a signal of?
Any flag flown upside down is a signal of distress.
When the American flag is flown upside down it's a signal of what?
Any flag flown upside down is a signal of distress.
Why is a flag flown upside down and at half mast?
A flag flown upside down is an official signal of distress. A flag flown at half mast, is a mark of respect or mourning.
What does an upside down US flag symbolize?
Any flag flown upside down is a distress signal.
Is the American flag ever flown upside-down?
I cant think of a specific instance when the flag was flown upside down, but it is only done when a US position has been overrun or if there is an emergency there.A national flag flying upside down is an international sign of distress.
Why is the Australian Flag hung upside down outside Old Parliament House in Canberra?
When the flag is flown or placed upside down, this is a signal of distress. For this reason, it should not be flown in this position at any other time.
What does a upside down jolly rogers flag mean?
upside down pirate flag was flown to mean No quarter," we're going to kill all aboard".
Why is the American flag flown upside down?
It is the international symbolism of someone in distress
What does a flag flown upside down signal?
It is a DISTRESS signal ... calling for Help
What does it means when the flag is flown upside down?
An American flag or for that matter any flag flown upside-down is considered a sign of distress... US Code:T36 Ch10.176 (a) The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property. Opinions: Mutiny, piracy, sinking, coup, rebellion of the people/government. The fact that any flag flown upside-down means distress is not the whole story however... flags flown upside-down can and are used as a form of protest. The flag is a symbol of control and superiority. The use of such in any other way is considered "desecration."
When would you fly the American flag upside down?
The American Flag flown upside down is a cry for help. It was mainly used on boats before the era of radio.
Displaying the us flag?
That is a sign of pride on the country of America.
