I have seen triangular flag frames used for memorial flags, but can they also be used to display non-memorial flags?

SGT Dave Tracy — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 17:15:31 -0400

I’ve been hitting the internet, and I am not seeing much in terms of whether such frames are intended to be used primarily or exclusively for displaying memorial flags or for general indoor flag display. Even perusing the Flag Code I can’t find much about statically displaying the flag in such a frame.

Response by Cpl Armando Mireles made Jun 30 at 2017 5:22 PM

Cpl Armando Mireles — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 17:22:38 -0400

Check this site out: https://www.flagcases.net/

Flag Cases - Flag Display Case - Shadow Boxes - Guidance on American Flags

Flag Cases are perfect for preserving the American Flag that the United States Military issues to each American soldiers family upon the death of one of our Heros.

Response by Jennifer Farley made Jun 30 at 2017 6:20 PM

Jennifer Farley — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 18:20:12 -0400

I found a good amount on this topic, but tried to post a credible source of information. I think this seems to be a good source of information on displaying, folding and the reasons to use the cases. http://www.memorials.com/Flag-Cases-Flag-Etiquette-information.php

Flag Etiquette | A Guide to Storing and Displaying the Flag

This guide provides you with information on properly storing, handling, and displaying the U.S. Flag, so that it is treated with respect and dignity.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Jun 30 at 2017 6:25 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 18:25:51 -0400

I have the flag that I was given upon my retirement in a triangular frame.

Response by MSgt George Cater made Jun 30 at 2017 9:27 PM

MSgt George Cater — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 21:27:28 -0400

The Flag when properly folded is a triangle. What other shape case would make any sense? You could just display it folded inside a larger display case with other items, but then you'd have the problem of how to fix it in position. Considering the emotion the Flag evokes in many folks, some would believe you perhaps desecrated it by how you affixed it.

Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Jun 30 at 2017 10:53 PM

SMSgt Lawrence McCarter — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 22:53:45 -0400

I have a Flag in a triangular frame with a brass plate with My name, service dates etc. that was presented to Me on My retirement from the U.S. Air Force With that presentation was a certification that flag had been flown over the US Capitol.

Response by CWO3 Dennis M. made Jul 1 at 2017 8:29 AM

CWO3 Dennis M. — Sat, 01 Jul 2017 08:29:30 -0400

At my retirement, I was presented with a shadow box with a lot of items in it, but the one that means the most was the US flag that was flown over my last command in my honor the day before I retired! It is correctly folded and in a triangle frame within the shadow box with a brass plate describing what it represents.. The only other flag I have in a triangle case is the flag that covered my father's casket. He was a Gunners mate in WWII.

Response by SGT Dave Tracy made Jul 3 at 2017 9:27 AM

SGT Dave Tracy — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 09:27:05 -0400

Thanks for the thoughts and sources on this subject everyone! I was hitting dead-ends in my search for info, but I figured there would be those with first hand knowledge or better sources than I.

I received a flag that was flown over the capital on the last day of my last drill weekend, that capped the end of my AD & Reserve time in uniform, and I figured a good way to display it would be in a shadowbox frame, but wouldn't want the mistaken impression it was a memorial flag.

So now I know; and as G.I. Joe told every kid back in the 1980s, "knowing is half the battle".