Let’s have a look at the theories that surround the flag: fringe on the flag, the finial, and the flag’s size.
To Fringe or Not to Fringe, That is the Question
I originally wrote this in December of 2017. This update, December of 2023, includes links to other articles to help fully explain the issues. Please read about the difference between a flag and a color. According to the US Army, fringe is an honorable enrichment only, not an integral part of the color. As it is attached on the edge, …