Quote Originally Posted by Gradatim Vincemus View Post
You are of course correct, I was confusing the regulation about state flags vis a vis the US flag.

Notwithstanding that you do often (especially in the US) see folk fly the US Flag over the flags of their nation of origin, especially Irish and Italian tricolours. They think they are doing it right because within the States the Stars and Stripes always take precedence. In Scotland it is very unusual for private citizens to display a flag from their home. Castles (even privately owned ones) are an exception alongside public buildings (and most of them like Town/City Halls only do so on special designated flag days).
Many people here get things confused with flags. Flown correctly, I have seen as many as 3 flags on the same pole - from top to bottom - US Flag, State Flag, Local Flag or organizational flag. I have also seen official places fly flags incorrectly. When displayed in a non-moving way, visible from both sides, the field (of the US flag) is supposed to be to the North or West. When displayed in motion (or with the appearance of motion, such as painted on a vehicle, or someone's arm) it should have the field attached to the mast (or where the mast would be....). I can't begin to tell you how many places I've seen with the US flag on a person's right shoulder, with the field closer to the person's back.