Page Title: POW Flags: POW/MIA Questions

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

Single/Reverse: Sometimes called "single-sided" but that creates confusion. Many folks think single-sided flags are blank on one side. Not so.

POW Flag

POW Flag

"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 for Oregon and Washington, is made "single/reverse." The flag shown above is how your "single/reverse" POW/MIA flag will appear.

 

#P5 POW Pin CLOSE OUT $.99

Single/Reverse POW flags with canvas heading and brass grommets MADE IN USA

SIZE and Fabric

ITEM #

PRICE PER FLAG

 

12x18" Nylon

#POW12

$19.95

2x3' Nylon

#POW2SR

$28.95

3x5' Light Wt.Polyester

#POW3P

$24.50

 

3x5' Nylon

#POW3SR

$48.00

 

3X5' Nylon, A special single/reverse version with a design that is SEWN and Embroidered. Beautiful detail especially if the flag will be seen up close. This is the only flag on this page that is made in China.

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POW flag

Single/reverse design

 

#POW1563

POW/MIA Flag

POW MIA Flag

$49.00

 

 

 

 

3x5' Heavy "Iron Man" heavy polyester

#POWI3S

$55.00

 

 

4x6' Nylon

#POW4SR

$80.00

 

4x6' Heavy "Iron Man" heavy polyester

#POWI4S

$86.00

 

5x8' Nylon

#POW5SR

$111.00

5x8' Heavy "Iron Man" heavy polyester

#POWI5S

$153.00

 

6x10' Nylon

#POW6SR

$159.00

8X12' Nylon #POW8SR $285.00
Canvas heading and grommet

POW Missing Man Chair: Am example of how to use a POW flag to remember the man or woman who is still out on patrol.

POW Missing Man Chair

POW Missing Man Table

  POW/MIA Missing Man Table POW MIA Missing Man Table POW MIA Missing Man Table

 

Double-Sided

Read correct on both sides. 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.
POW Flag POW Flag

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

Double-Sided POW flags: with canvas heading and brass grommets MADE IN USA

SIZE AND FABRIC

ITEM #

PRICE PER FLAG

2x3' Nylon

POW2D

$42.95

 

 

3x5' Nylon

POW3D

$72.50
3x5' Nylon Parade Version with sleeve and white or silver fringe. POW3DP $92.00
3x5' Iron Man Polyester POWI3D $93.00

4x6' Nylon

POW4D

$89.95

4x6' Iron Man Polyester

POWI4D

 $114.00

5x8' Nylon

POW5D

$152.95
5x8' Iron Man Polyester POWI5D $212.00

6x10' Nylon

POW6D

 $197.95
8X12' Nylon POW8D $385.00

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 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 Stick flag POW stick flag

Hand Held Cotton POW stick flags 4x6" stapled to 10" wooden staff

MADE IN USA

Sold only by the dozen

Item #SHNPOW Dozen 2 or more dozen
Price per flag $12.00 $8.00 per dozen, CLEARANCE PRICE LIMITED TO STOCK ON HAND

 

POW Stick Flag

POW 12x18" Spearhead flag on approx 30" staff

MADE IN USA

 

12 flags

 72 Flags
#P12L $5.50 each $4.95 each
Shipping/handling on one dozen POW Spearhead flags is $32.95

 

POW Desk Flag MADE IN USA

4x6" on 10" spear tip staff

Fine silk-like quality

Item # Each 12 or more 144 or more
#UNIPOW

 

Prices

 
 

Bases sold separately:
Item # Each 12 or more 144 or more
#16

Bases

 

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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