Clan Flag Protocol

[HeathBar]

See my post above regarding the US Flag Code. I would respectfully disagree that clan flags are not "official", because some are official. I'm not talking about tartan banners per se, but rather banners depticting the clansman's badge and/ones that represent the Chief, such as the Gonfanon or the Pinsel:

http://www.fraserchief.co.uk/heraldry.html

http://www.heraldry-scotland.co.uk/flyingherald2.html

Since these banners are flown to represent the Chief of a Clan (though not present), then they are official.

Still, I think all clan banners should be dipped out of respect, tartan or not. If anything, it shows that while we are proud of heritage, we are American citizens first.

Regards,

Todd

I guess I was thinking of tartan banners only, not heraldic flags. I was not aware of any dipping until I attend the Glasgow games and the announcer during the parade of tartans discussed the tradtion of dipping the flag before the chief of the games as a sign of respect. I can't think of an instance where we've paraded before the US flag, so I can't speak to that.

I am trying to put together a set of convening instructions for new conveners. One of the pieces I would like to add is flag protocol. I will try to add something about customs of dipping the clan flags during parades as a sign of respect. I only wish I had something like this when I started.