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.

[Bluescelt]

At some of the games I attend there is an honor guard that would be positioned next to the podium that we troop by when leaving the field. I always dip my tartan when passing out of respect. I was surprised when I checked on the COSCA site that there was no mention of any standard practices agreed upon by their council. Seems to me that it would be something they would be involved with.

[macwilkin]

At some of the games I attend there is an honor guard that would be positioned next to the podium that we troop by when leaving the field. I always dip my tartan when passing out of respect. I was surprised when I checked on the COSCA site that there was no mention of any standard practices agreed upon by their council. Seems to me that it would be something they would be involved with.

They may not be aware of this particular question. I will mention to a friend of mine who is active in COSCA in St. Louis and see what he thinks.

T.