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POW/MIA Flags come two different ways: "Single/Reverse" and "Double Sided.

Single/Reverse flags are sometimes called "single sided" but that creates confusion. Lots of folks think single sided flags are blank on one side, that there is nothing on the back! Not so:

"Single sided" or more accurately "single/reverse" flags show the image correct on one side and.................... ...in "reverse" on the other. Printing on flag fabric is not like printing on paper. You can't print on both sides! What you see on the back side is the dye or ink that bleeds through from the front side. Every state flag except Oregon and Washington is made "single/reverse". The flag shown above is how your "single/reverse" POW/MIA flag will appear

Single/Reverse POW flags finished with canvas heading and brass grommets

SIZE

ITEM #

Buy One Flag

3 Or More

12x18" Nylon

#POW12

$11.75 EACH

$10.50 EACH

2x3' Nylon

#POW2SR

$24.95 EACH

$21.50 EACH

3x5' Light Wt.Polyester

#POW3P

$24.50 EACH

$19.95 EACH

3x5' Nylon

#POW3SR

$41.75 EACH

$35.75 Each

3x5' Heavy "Iron Man" style polyester

#POWI3S

$51.00 Each

$44.00 Each

4x6' Nylon

#POW4SR

$55.75 EACH

$46.95 EACH

4x6' Heavy "Iron Man" style polyester

#POWI4S

$79.00 Each

$71.00 Each

5x8' Nylon

#POW5SR

$78.95 EACH

$66.95 EACH

6x10' Nylon

#POW6SR

$132.00 EACH

$119.25 EACH

Canvas heading and grommet

POW/MIA 3x5' DOUBLE SIDED,

#POW3DW $57.00 White background with heading and grommets; This is an unusual version. I have only one left.

 

POW Antenna Flags

POW Antenna Flags

 

 

Next we'll take a look at "double sided" POW/MIA flags. These "read correct on both sides" Remember, you can't print on both sides of the fabric. The only way to have the image appear the same on BOTH sides is to take two flags and sew them back to back. Naturally, this makes the cost of a "double sided" flag more than the cost of a "single sided" flag. So let's take a look at a "double sided" POW/MIA flag:

Your "double sided" POW flag will read "correct on both sides"

Double Sided POW flags:Finished with canvas heading and brass grommets

SIZE

ITEM #

Buy One Flag

3 Or More

2x3'

POW2D

$41.95

        $35.95 EACH

3x5'

POW3D

$56.95

$51.95 EACH

4x6'

POW4D

$63.95

$58.95 EACH

5x8'

POW5D

$122.95

$102.95 EACH

6x10'

POW6D

$139.95

          $119.95 EACH

POW Parade Flag with pole sleeve and white fringe  3x5' Double Sided $90.70

Double sided flags are not "better" than "single/reverse". They are not stronger. They just have a correct image on both sides making them visually more appealing. If you are purchasing for a government agency or commercial enterprise, check to see if your own internal regulations require one or the other. In my experience, government users tend to get double sided. I think more veterans groups and fire companies get double sided rather than single sided. Many private individuals get double sided also as a matter of preference. The double sided image does have more appeal. it is a matter of preference. But they cost more. Absent any internal regulation or code from your own organization, both versions are equally correct and respectful.

Due to their lighter weight, single sided flags will fly better.

POW T-Shirt 50% Cotton 50% Polyester

#R6605L Large,#R6605X Extra large

$15 Each

#R6606 XXL $17

#R66606 XXXL $18

These are very nice quality POW/MIA Shirts

 

 POW T Shirt Bulk Prices

#R6605L Large,#R6605X Extra large

$9.50 per shirt if you get a mixed dozen

$5.50 per shirt if you get a mixed order of 100 shirts

#R6606 XXL Add $2.00 to above prices

#R66606 XXXL Add $3.00 to above prices

 

POW/MIA Lapel Pins

Fine quality metallic with military clutch pin back. Pins are about an inch long

POW Pins Each Price each for Any 12
#P5 POW Pin $2.00 $1.50
#P6 POW/USA $2.00 $1.50

POW/MIA Stick Flag 12x18", 30" Staff

These are Armed forces stick flags on a proper 30" staff long enough to stick in the ground without the flag laying on the grass. Hefty 3/8" thickness with massive wood spear tip. These are absolutely beautiful rich quality cotton with great colors and detail. Great for parades, gardens, home decoration, floats.

Item # Each 12 or more 72 or more
#P12L $5.00 $4.00 each $3.00 each
May be mixed and matched for quantity pricing with other Military Stick Flags

POW Desk Flag

4x6" on 10" spear tip staff

Fine silk-like quality

Item # Each 12 or more 144 or more
#UNIPOW $4.35 $2.75 each $1.70 each
If ordered in even dozens, may be mixed and matched for quantity pricing with other 4x6" Desk Flags

Bases sold separately:

Item # Each 12 or more 144 or more
#16 $1.30 $1.20 each $.85 each
POW Patch (Sew On)
Item # Size Price
POWP1 3x2.25" $4.50
POWP2 9x6.75" $23.50
 

POW Decals

Item # Type Price Each 12 or more
#R1689 Face Adhesive for inside glass looking out $2.00 $1.50 each
#R1699 Back adhesive for exterior use $2.00 $1.50 each

POW Note Pads 4x4x2"

#NP 2.99

Assorted Styles, Just order by design. Shown left stack, top to bottom: Army, Navy, Air Force, POW/MIA. Right stack, top to bottom: Italy, Canada, United Kingdom, Scotland Rampant Lion

Closeout item, quantity is limited

 

POW Magnets 8" #MAG44G

Other Magnets

Each 25 or more 125 or more
$3.99 $2.75 each $1.45 each

Question: Hi, A local group in my town is attempting to honor Purple Heart recipients in our area during our 4th of July celebration. One was also a POW during WWII. We intend to have these gentlemen ride in the parade with posters on the side of the car with their name and branch of service. My question is if the Black and white POW/MIA flag is appropriate for use for a WWII POW or is it just intended for Vietnam POW/MIA? Thank you for any help you can offer.

T. D. Portage, WI

Answer: The way I see it, it is appropriate.
Here is what the Army Institute of Heraldry says regarding use of the symbol for POW/MIAs from other wars:

On August 10,1990, the 101st Congress passes U.S. Public Law 101-355, recognizing the National League of Families POW/MIA Flag and designating it "as a symbol of our Nation's concern and commitment to resolving as fully as possible the fates of Americans still prisoner, missing and unaccounted for in Southeast Asia. Thus ending the uncertainty for their families and the Nation." Beyond Southeast Asia, it has been a symbol for POW/MIAs from all American Wars.

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