How to Know if a Union Jack Has Been Hung Upside Down

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Look at the white diagonal stripes on the side closest to the flagpole.. Look at the white diagonal stripes on the side furthest from the flagpole.. Ensure the thick white line is on the top left, if hung vertically.

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Look at the white diagonal stripes on the side closest to the flagpole.

Step 1

Look at the white diagonal stripes on the side closest to the flagpole.

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Look at the white diagonal stripes on the side furthest from the flagpole.

Step 2

Look at the white diagonal stripes on the side furthest from the flagpole.

3

Ensure the thick white line is on the top left, if hung vertically.

Step 3

Ensure the thick white line is on the top left, if hung vertically.

4

Fly the flag upside down for a distress signal.

Step 4

Fly the flag upside down for a distress signal.

5

Assume the pole is on the left if it's a graphic flag.

Step 5

Assume the pole is on the left if it's a graphic flag.

6

Drape the top left of the flag over the top left of the shoulder, when draping i

Step 6

Drape the top left of the flag over the top left of the shoulder, when draping it on a coffin.

7

Wear the flag backwards when it's on the right shoulder of a uniform.

Step 7

Wear the flag backwards when it's on the right shoulder of a uniform.

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