This iteration of the Gettysburg, PA flag was officially adopted in March 2003, a stylized version of the Borough’s official seal. The white symbol of the flag represents Lincoln Square, Gettysburg’s “historic crossroads”. The three stars symbolize the three days in which the Battle of Gettysburg took place. It also is representative of the three wards that the Borough is divided in. The red, white and blue is a nod to the significance of Gettysburg in American history while the blue field with gold stars denotes the Pennsylvania state colors. The flag is also designated as the “house flag” of the USS Gettysburg, a guided missile cruiser for the United States Navy. The ship flies the flag into battle and on special occasions.
Flag Size Recommendations
12x18” - Used on boats, wall decoration or on stick flags for celebrations
2x3’ - A smaller flag size usually used on large boats, RV’s or small flag poles
3x5’ - The most common flag size. Used on 6' house-mounted poles or in-ground poles up to 20' tall
4x6’ - Traditionally used on 25' tall in-ground flagpoles
5x8’ - Made for use on 30' tall in-ground flag poles
6x10’ - Made for use on 35' - 40' tall in-ground flagpoles
Header and Grommet style - This is the most popular way to attach a flag and is used on house mounted poles and in-ground flag poles. Generally made of brass and connected via snap clip or plastic grommet rings like our rotating spinning pole.
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