military flag

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A military flag is a flag representing a branch of the armed forces, a specific military unit, or military authority generally.

These flags identify units in the field, mark command posts, and appear in ceremonies.

Military flags often carry battle honors, unit insignia, or national symbols: The regiment's military flag displayed campaign streamers from three wars.

Related

ensign · Stars and Stripes · Old Glory · regiment · battlefield · parade · honor guard · pole · ceremony · salute · patriotism · troops · emblem · eagle · stars · stripes · unfurled · march

Opposites
institutional affiliation

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Signal of capitulation

flag of truce · surrender flag · peace flag · Olympic flag · school flag

purpose/function

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Signal of capitulation

flag of truce · surrender flag

formality/official status

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Small decorative outdoor banner

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G