How to Fold a Flag for Putting it into a Memorial Case
Here is video to show you how to fold the flag specifically for putting it in a memorial case. Brought to you by www.ColonialFla...
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@TheSean7564 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your care and concern re the topic. My Dad died in '98 and I have kept his flag, unceremoniously, in a closet, since. Tomorrow, I Plan to follow your instructions and place my veteran Dad's flag in a case worthy of display. I appreciate your making the effort to show me how this is to be done properly!!!
@devinvocke15725 жыл бұрын
When you fold the flag in half, do not make the edges flush as you would with a towel. You want the edge should cover half of the top row of stars on the blue side. keep the same border when you fold it in half the second time, as this overlap allows you to hide any red in the finished product. Once you have the correct borders, you fold triangles as you did in the video. Keep the triangles flush with the center fold as well as the same starcutting border you established earlier. The first few folds will look messy but the end product will be nice. If you follow those borders correctly and play with cutting your first two folds to get the proper length, you should be able to end your triangles with enough flag left to neatly fold and tuck it in. This will fit in the display case without you having to shove or wrinkle anything. Thanks for all you do!
@thatonefordf-15024 жыл бұрын
I have the same foot long flag, it was from my grandfather, he was in the USAF, he was stationed in Alaska. R.I.P 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@Imrightyourwrong
2 жыл бұрын
I support Colin Kaepernick
@MrEd-vo8lj3 жыл бұрын
Seriously?? That is a Sloppy Fold - and display!
@AZ0991076 жыл бұрын
Funeral Directors: Backwards! Doesn't matter for a display case but it does explain why my honor guard friends and I come across so many backwards flags for an unfold/refold. Please start with the stars in the left hand, better yet find a different video.
@NWA744
5 жыл бұрын
I'm currently in Air Force Base Honor Guard and we have to refold every flag before each ceremony because half the time we get backwards folds.
@gristlevonraben
2 жыл бұрын
Ok will do
@usmarinecorps053 жыл бұрын
That was horrible. It's not tucked properly and there was still red showing
@flatline60767 жыл бұрын
A correct fold should display a "1-3-5" star pattern that is completely centered. This is incorrect.
@urost7593
6 жыл бұрын
Ryan Bailey How to do it perfectly? Thank you.
@urost7593
6 жыл бұрын
How to do it perfectly. Thank you.
@kellyblomfield9048
5 жыл бұрын
😙
@mdeamicis
5 жыл бұрын
@@urost7593 By making the first fold only 3/4. If it is not centered start over with more or less than 3/4 fold until it is perfect. Not all 5x9 and a half flags are true to size. In fact they are all slightly different.
@urost7593
5 жыл бұрын
Michael DeAmicis Thank you.
@video1987126 ай бұрын
We have two flags at our house, my mom was presented my dad's flag when he died (he was in the Korean War) he died in 2003, and we have my dad's flag in that case. When my Uncle died this past year (he was a Marine in WW 2), I asked to have the flag presented to me because he was my Godfather and I have his flag in its case.
@CeciliaSchoenstein-wy3ky2 ай бұрын
Thank you, for our father💜
@johnpower654 жыл бұрын
Thank you... did it on my first try🙏
@xenon538277 жыл бұрын
Despite your repeated wisdom, the stars ended up all wonky.
@NWA744
5 жыл бұрын
Thats because this video is entirely incorrect.
@hockeyboys615 жыл бұрын
Flag was folded incorrectly, as an Army Junior ROTC Cadet I know what I’m talking about. First off, you never, NEVER, shove a flag into the case like that. Second off, no red should be showing. Third off, the flag shouldn’t touch the ground, as it is considered disrespectful. Edit: If I got anything wrong, then don’t get triggered if you fold flags correctly. You can correct me if you want. Edit 2: Even if it’s for display, no red should be showing.
@beverlyfunderburk85165 ай бұрын
Bought cases for my uncle WWII and my fathers Korea burial flags. Dads was not folded properly wouldnt fit in the case. I hope this vid helps but I will fold and tuck that end. Other than that can I take it to DAV and have it folded properly?
@number6train4 жыл бұрын
I thought at the end she was supposed to tuck in that flap. Keep it neat.
@Thetheinsaineone11 жыл бұрын
the red isnt supposed to be showing, only the stars
@Joker-jz4je
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s just really hard the get it to where it’s not showing red
@MrPearlsareforever9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video I was in need of the good information.
@nickborlas52823 жыл бұрын
At my grandpas funeral this is so fucking incorrect
@siauboonkong84417 жыл бұрын
Yes U Are Right Jin
@ccwnoob43932 жыл бұрын
Though it may not be official protocol, I personally don't lay it on a table like that in the same way I don't ever let it touch the ground.
@saucytabasco7 жыл бұрын
this works for the case, but was not folded correctly. odd they wouldn't tuck it, etc when they had it 90% correct.
@z71offroad20003 жыл бұрын
That finished display is sloppy as shit, disgracefully done.
@PurdyBear19 жыл бұрын
If you want the flag to carry, you just tuck the last bit into the open end of the flap. I've done a few of these in my time. Check your own country as not all use this method for folding flags for funerals etc.
@ayhanekinci6764 жыл бұрын
l love america bless america
@garyfrench16855 жыл бұрын
My dad Vietnam veteran. He still strong. My mom needs straight and proper flag. Plz send professional soldier
@VainFriggus8 жыл бұрын
I'm in the Army Honor guard and they folded it incorrectly, but it looks fine in the case If you never open it
@j77scout
7 жыл бұрын
Drew Hicks do you have a link or video showing the proper folds? I know when folding certain folds are uneven intentionally.
@ThornEternal
7 жыл бұрын
Drew Hicks Being in the Army Honor Guard it shouldn't be good enough for it too just look good without opening the memorial case.
@1Sjesus29 ай бұрын
What is the size of this corresponding case ?
@NWA7445 жыл бұрын
This is incorrect, as many others have stated. A bleeding flag should never be presented (red stripes protruding out from the blue).
@elimumm19738 жыл бұрын
it's the FLAG! don't just jam it in the case you tuck it inside
@mikus2473 жыл бұрын
So basically just get it in there then stuff the rest in the back 😂
@Justone-xo3jd6 жыл бұрын
How about a small POW flag , any way to fold so it shows best
@CabinFever524 жыл бұрын
That's a very sloppy job!
@whatever2187 жыл бұрын
And it's supposed to look like a cocked hat Like the soldiers that fought with Washington Not Stuffed into A Case Not folded properly
@kathleenking47
2 жыл бұрын
A hatbox..since they wore tricorns
@corneliu-mihaimagureanu66263 жыл бұрын
I just use this to fold any flag when I take it down it just works I changed my Cuban flag to a Byzantine flag so I just folded the Cuban one like this
@BigCountryKracker4 жыл бұрын
We had so much trouble folding this
@epventer2752 жыл бұрын
I have not seen a more half-assed attempt than this. Totally crooked and then you dare talk about respect for the flag.
@Paratrooper821734 жыл бұрын
That looks like crap! Do it again
@aniqueroberson61916 жыл бұрын
you had a little red showing
@nummysmom5 жыл бұрын
This is NOT as easy at it looks. I've been trying to fold my outdoor weather resistant flag and for the life of me I cannot get it right. Its thicker than the nylon ones which are pretty easy to fold. But this thicker one is about impossible to tuck each fold. It ends up really wonky and tucking that thick material into the pocket at the end is ...well I'm trying not to use foul language since I'm talking about the flag. aggghhhhhh
@terencediamond3563 жыл бұрын
Do other countries fold their flags too ?
@BrotherMichael4238
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the philippines also folds their flags like the usa would Only problem many people does not know how to fold a flag because there is not many philippines flag handed out to the public
@joshuakuhn19772 жыл бұрын
This was completely irresponsible of a business that deals in memorial cases. Your very first fold was incorrect. From that point forward it went completely backwards, like watching a proper flag fold in a mirror. And who half-ass folds a flag to put in a case? No tuck? It’s disrespectful to the flag and to the person it’s for, or represents.
@landonfletch6672 жыл бұрын
Doing colors in ten minutes, this video saved me. Thank you🤪🙈 #gonavy
@ThornEternal7 жыл бұрын
You tuck the rest into the flag. not just leave it out open in the memorial case.
@number6train
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly! That irks me that they left it out like that. Smh!
@jefffogg8730 Жыл бұрын
1, 3, 5... fold it agajn.
@bapa63968 жыл бұрын
Will this work for a Canadian flag
@nummysmom
5 жыл бұрын
I know this post is two years old, but I have to answer it. The procedure for folding the Canadian flag is NOT the same. Please search and find the proper way.
@joebrock151310 жыл бұрын
That was worthless
@mtrugproduction17 жыл бұрын
I thought that once it's folded and presented to you it's not to be unfolded again.
@nummysmom
5 жыл бұрын
I know your post is still a year old but I have to answer it. It depends on the situation. Flags that are used daily would have to be unfolded each morning, then folded at night(obviously). I think if its been folded as a memorial, I think it would be okay to unfold it if it was done wrong. But otherwise, just leave it be. I guess all of what I just said is common sense really.
@aclayton231
Жыл бұрын
I would re-fold it again if it was not performed correctly. It's no disrespect to unfold it, but it bothers us whom have folded the flag for honor guard - just my customs and courtesy ocd kicking in
@McDoogle435 Жыл бұрын
Not folded correctly.
@HarryPotter-jy1yk3 жыл бұрын
American flag is really so beautiful but so tough to draw Drawing all its 50 stars is really so tough
@Tiv2Dominator3.0
2 жыл бұрын
Wait wait wait are you harry Potter
@jackiegraham40722 жыл бұрын
People who sell the American flag should at least fold it correctly instead of shoving it into a case. This must be made in china
@cadenaek30667 жыл бұрын
You should go to woodprix website if you'd like to make it yourself m8s.
@evank785810 жыл бұрын
Great video, but it should also be mentioned that only four stars should be showing on a proper fold.
@-extreme_gaming-8707
7 жыл бұрын
Your completely right
@stephanietripp63606 жыл бұрын
did the folding the wrong way
@nietzchepreacher94776 жыл бұрын
thanks, i had been struggling to make my ussr flag look neat and tidy
@thestraightwhitemaleamirea6290
6 жыл бұрын
You have a USSR flag?
@pierluigicolotto95703 жыл бұрын
I did something like this a month ago with plans from Woodglut.
@jamespatterson3728 жыл бұрын
nobody i know died in the military but good to know just in case memorial day you know
@JASONHALE59 жыл бұрын
I have only folded the flag at funerals about 600 times, so.....
@susancargill4043
3 жыл бұрын
So please explain to them how to do it right!
@doubleohdan51984 жыл бұрын
This is completely incorrect there should be 9 stars and in the end you make one triangle on the other end and fold it into the main triangle... good try though ladies
@RAMROD18474 жыл бұрын
Im from the uk. But i fly the American flag. 💪 💪 💪 🇺🇸 🇺🇲
@fazanhamrock39733 жыл бұрын
I did it with the Woodglut plans.
@xconversexfreakx6 жыл бұрын
The gutter is on the wrong side and you fold left to right.....
@xconversexfreakx
6 жыл бұрын
Also, 1,3,5 star configeration is proper. That looked bad.
@user-sc7qz8ug5v Жыл бұрын
這才是我們台灣的國旗,美利堅合眾國台灣州,國慶日是七月四日!
@kaw19975 жыл бұрын
I have to fold a old flag with only 48 stars
@patrickbergadine5936
4 жыл бұрын
Can you show me a picture in Memorial case with a 48-star flag?
@MikeBrown-ov2ol4 жыл бұрын
Can I do that with a confederate flag too?
@joeyscerbo7776
4 жыл бұрын
Mike Brown If you’re a traitor then I guess you could. This is America, we fly the flag of the United States, we don’t fly the flag of a failed rebellion that was against Freedom. 🇺🇸🇺🇸 Germans do not honor the flag of the Nazi Reich
@MikeBrown-ov2ol
4 жыл бұрын
@@joeyscerbo7776 xD ok, sorry, I know irony is not easily transmitted through written words, but I wanted to point out that it's obvious that this folding could be done with any kind of cloth or even paper. Asking wether that could be done with a confederate flag implies that the person wanting to fold the confederate flag wouldn't know this basic principle and thus is to be considered stupid. I know it's a far fetch, didn't want to annoy you. Greetings from Germany, and no, we absolutely don't honor the flag of the Nazi Reich, it's one of the most hated symbols nowadays.
@johnguz762 жыл бұрын
Terrible folding here there should not be any red showing and 6 stars should be level and showing.Also the white end should be tucked in not left out like you all did.Sorry this is a total fail and would not pass military scratch.
@yupmmhm8334 Жыл бұрын
Blasphemy at its finest
@everettguerra65318 жыл бұрын
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@messerchance1646
5 жыл бұрын
I do not know who in the f*** made this video all I know is it the way that Fall lag is folded is absolutely wrong you never should read you never show the end no red no wider than the stars in the blue behind it so f*** you guys I hate what I just saw that is completely disrespectful of everybody who served under that flag. Our flag
@leocasi4056 жыл бұрын
oh god ,i got a funeral in 2 days and i got to fold the flag
@justinabeggs Жыл бұрын
Yeah...but, No. That is NOT how to properly fold an AMERICAN flag.
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Thank you so much for your care and concern re the topic. My Dad died in '98 and I have kept his flag, unceremoniously, in a closet, since. Tomorrow, I Plan to follow your instructions and place my veteran Dad's flag in a case worthy of display. I appreciate your making the effort to show me how this is to be done properly!!!
When you fold the flag in half, do not make the edges flush as you would with a towel. You want the edge should cover half of the top row of stars on the blue side. keep the same border when you fold it in half the second time, as this overlap allows you to hide any red in the finished product. Once you have the correct borders, you fold triangles as you did in the video. Keep the triangles flush with the center fold as well as the same starcutting border you established earlier. The first few folds will look messy but the end product will be nice. If you follow those borders correctly and play with cutting your first two folds to get the proper length, you should be able to end your triangles with enough flag left to neatly fold and tuck it in. This will fit in the display case without you having to shove or wrinkle anything. Thanks for all you do!
I have the same foot long flag, it was from my grandfather, he was in the USAF, he was stationed in Alaska. R.I.P 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@Imrightyourwrong
2 жыл бұрын
I support Colin Kaepernick
Seriously?? That is a Sloppy Fold - and display!
Funeral Directors: Backwards! Doesn't matter for a display case but it does explain why my honor guard friends and I come across so many backwards flags for an unfold/refold. Please start with the stars in the left hand, better yet find a different video.
@NWA744
5 жыл бұрын
I'm currently in Air Force Base Honor Guard and we have to refold every flag before each ceremony because half the time we get backwards folds.
@gristlevonraben
2 жыл бұрын
Ok will do
That was horrible. It's not tucked properly and there was still red showing
A correct fold should display a "1-3-5" star pattern that is completely centered. This is incorrect.
@urost7593
6 жыл бұрын
Ryan Bailey How to do it perfectly? Thank you.
@urost7593
6 жыл бұрын
How to do it perfectly. Thank you.
@kellyblomfield9048
5 жыл бұрын
😙
@mdeamicis
5 жыл бұрын
@@urost7593 By making the first fold only 3/4. If it is not centered start over with more or less than 3/4 fold until it is perfect. Not all 5x9 and a half flags are true to size. In fact they are all slightly different.
@urost7593
5 жыл бұрын
Michael DeAmicis Thank you.
We have two flags at our house, my mom was presented my dad's flag when he died (he was in the Korean War) he died in 2003, and we have my dad's flag in that case. When my Uncle died this past year (he was a Marine in WW 2), I asked to have the flag presented to me because he was my Godfather and I have his flag in its case.
Thank you, for our father💜
Thank you... did it on my first try🙏
Despite your repeated wisdom, the stars ended up all wonky.
@NWA744
5 жыл бұрын
Thats because this video is entirely incorrect.
Flag was folded incorrectly, as an Army Junior ROTC Cadet I know what I’m talking about. First off, you never, NEVER, shove a flag into the case like that. Second off, no red should be showing. Third off, the flag shouldn’t touch the ground, as it is considered disrespectful. Edit: If I got anything wrong, then don’t get triggered if you fold flags correctly. You can correct me if you want. Edit 2: Even if it’s for display, no red should be showing.
Bought cases for my uncle WWII and my fathers Korea burial flags. Dads was not folded properly wouldnt fit in the case. I hope this vid helps but I will fold and tuck that end. Other than that can I take it to DAV and have it folded properly?
I thought at the end she was supposed to tuck in that flap. Keep it neat.
the red isnt supposed to be showing, only the stars
@Joker-jz4je
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s just really hard the get it to where it’s not showing red
Thank you for this video I was in need of the good information.
At my grandpas funeral this is so fucking incorrect
Yes U Are Right Jin
Though it may not be official protocol, I personally don't lay it on a table like that in the same way I don't ever let it touch the ground.
this works for the case, but was not folded correctly. odd they wouldn't tuck it, etc when they had it 90% correct.
That finished display is sloppy as shit, disgracefully done.
If you want the flag to carry, you just tuck the last bit into the open end of the flap. I've done a few of these in my time. Check your own country as not all use this method for folding flags for funerals etc.
l love america bless america
My dad Vietnam veteran. He still strong. My mom needs straight and proper flag. Plz send professional soldier
I'm in the Army Honor guard and they folded it incorrectly, but it looks fine in the case If you never open it
@j77scout
7 жыл бұрын
Drew Hicks do you have a link or video showing the proper folds? I know when folding certain folds are uneven intentionally.
@ThornEternal
7 жыл бұрын
Drew Hicks Being in the Army Honor Guard it shouldn't be good enough for it too just look good without opening the memorial case.
What is the size of this corresponding case ?
This is incorrect, as many others have stated. A bleeding flag should never be presented (red stripes protruding out from the blue).
it's the FLAG! don't just jam it in the case you tuck it inside
So basically just get it in there then stuff the rest in the back 😂
How about a small POW flag , any way to fold so it shows best
That's a very sloppy job!
And it's supposed to look like a cocked hat Like the soldiers that fought with Washington Not Stuffed into A Case Not folded properly
@kathleenking47
2 жыл бұрын
A hatbox..since they wore tricorns
I just use this to fold any flag when I take it down it just works I changed my Cuban flag to a Byzantine flag so I just folded the Cuban one like this
We had so much trouble folding this
I have not seen a more half-assed attempt than this. Totally crooked and then you dare talk about respect for the flag.
That looks like crap! Do it again
you had a little red showing
This is NOT as easy at it looks. I've been trying to fold my outdoor weather resistant flag and for the life of me I cannot get it right. Its thicker than the nylon ones which are pretty easy to fold. But this thicker one is about impossible to tuck each fold. It ends up really wonky and tucking that thick material into the pocket at the end is ...well I'm trying not to use foul language since I'm talking about the flag. aggghhhhhh
Do other countries fold their flags too ?
@BrotherMichael4238
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the philippines also folds their flags like the usa would Only problem many people does not know how to fold a flag because there is not many philippines flag handed out to the public
This was completely irresponsible of a business that deals in memorial cases. Your very first fold was incorrect. From that point forward it went completely backwards, like watching a proper flag fold in a mirror. And who half-ass folds a flag to put in a case? No tuck? It’s disrespectful to the flag and to the person it’s for, or represents.
Doing colors in ten minutes, this video saved me. Thank you🤪🙈 #gonavy
You tuck the rest into the flag. not just leave it out open in the memorial case.
@number6train
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly! That irks me that they left it out like that. Smh!
1, 3, 5... fold it agajn.
Will this work for a Canadian flag
@nummysmom
5 жыл бұрын
I know this post is two years old, but I have to answer it. The procedure for folding the Canadian flag is NOT the same. Please search and find the proper way.
That was worthless
I thought that once it's folded and presented to you it's not to be unfolded again.
@nummysmom
5 жыл бұрын
I know your post is still a year old but I have to answer it. It depends on the situation. Flags that are used daily would have to be unfolded each morning, then folded at night(obviously). I think if its been folded as a memorial, I think it would be okay to unfold it if it was done wrong. But otherwise, just leave it be. I guess all of what I just said is common sense really.
@aclayton231
Жыл бұрын
I would re-fold it again if it was not performed correctly. It's no disrespect to unfold it, but it bothers us whom have folded the flag for honor guard - just my customs and courtesy ocd kicking in
Not folded correctly.
American flag is really so beautiful but so tough to draw Drawing all its 50 stars is really so tough
@Tiv2Dominator3.0
2 жыл бұрын
Wait wait wait are you harry Potter
People who sell the American flag should at least fold it correctly instead of shoving it into a case. This must be made in china
You should go to woodprix website if you'd like to make it yourself m8s.
Great video, but it should also be mentioned that only four stars should be showing on a proper fold.
@-extreme_gaming-8707
7 жыл бұрын
Your completely right
did the folding the wrong way
thanks, i had been struggling to make my ussr flag look neat and tidy
@thestraightwhitemaleamirea6290
6 жыл бұрын
You have a USSR flag?
I did something like this a month ago with plans from Woodglut.
nobody i know died in the military but good to know just in case memorial day you know
I have only folded the flag at funerals about 600 times, so.....
@susancargill4043
3 жыл бұрын
So please explain to them how to do it right!
This is completely incorrect there should be 9 stars and in the end you make one triangle on the other end and fold it into the main triangle... good try though ladies
Im from the uk. But i fly the American flag. 💪 💪 💪 🇺🇸 🇺🇲
I did it with the Woodglut plans.
The gutter is on the wrong side and you fold left to right.....
@xconversexfreakx
6 жыл бұрын
Also, 1,3,5 star configeration is proper. That looked bad.
這才是我們台灣的國旗,美利堅合眾國台灣州,國慶日是七月四日!
I have to fold a old flag with only 48 stars
@patrickbergadine5936
4 жыл бұрын
Can you show me a picture in Memorial case with a 48-star flag?
Can I do that with a confederate flag too?
@joeyscerbo7776
4 жыл бұрын
Mike Brown If you’re a traitor then I guess you could. This is America, we fly the flag of the United States, we don’t fly the flag of a failed rebellion that was against Freedom. 🇺🇸🇺🇸 Germans do not honor the flag of the Nazi Reich
@MikeBrown-ov2ol
4 жыл бұрын
@@joeyscerbo7776 xD ok, sorry, I know irony is not easily transmitted through written words, but I wanted to point out that it's obvious that this folding could be done with any kind of cloth or even paper. Asking wether that could be done with a confederate flag implies that the person wanting to fold the confederate flag wouldn't know this basic principle and thus is to be considered stupid. I know it's a far fetch, didn't want to annoy you. Greetings from Germany, and no, we absolutely don't honor the flag of the Nazi Reich, it's one of the most hated symbols nowadays.
Terrible folding here there should not be any red showing and 6 stars should be level and showing.Also the white end should be tucked in not left out like you all did.Sorry this is a total fail and would not pass military scratch.
Blasphemy at its finest
the only one who is the only one that I have a good day please see the attachment file of your time to time but it was the only thing that is a great time and the following link unsubscribe from future mailings click the following link unsubscribe from these guys I am a good idea of a good time for you and I will have a great weekend as a few months I am a good idea of the time and the following user camera IP
@messerchance1646
5 жыл бұрын
I do not know who in the f*** made this video all I know is it the way that Fall lag is folded is absolutely wrong you never should read you never show the end no red no wider than the stars in the blue behind it so f*** you guys I hate what I just saw that is completely disrespectful of everybody who served under that flag. Our flag
oh god ,i got a funeral in 2 days and i got to fold the flag
Yeah...but, No. That is NOT how to properly fold an AMERICAN flag.
That looks like crap! Do it again