January — March 2001
Vol. 34 • No. 1 January — March 2001 Issue #169 MISSISSIPPI TO VOTE ON FLAG JACKSON, Miss. - When the Mis- not included when Mississippi’s code sissippi Legislature convened on of law was codified in 1906. Gover- Jan. 2, among the matters it con- nor Ronnie Musgrove declared the sidered is a request by a gubernato- current flag to be [defacto] official rial commission for a referendum on until the legislature acts on the is- the question of whether to keep the sue. flag used since 1894, or to adopt a Mississippi’s current flag bears a new design proposed by the resemblance to two of the national governor’s commission. The current Flag proposal to be voted on at the April flags of the Confederate States of Mississippi flag was declared “unof- 17, 2001 Referendum by the people of America. The Confederacy’s first ficial” by the Mississippi Supreme Mississippi. A blue canton bearing 20 national flag, known as the “Stars Court in early May 2000 by virtue of white stars would replace the present and Bars”, had a field of red/white/ the fact that State flag legislation was Confederate Battle Flag. Continued on page 12 MY INTEREST IN FLAGS I don’t know when I first got inter- by Hank Gardner ing. The call came from the manager ested in flags. I do know who illness. of The Flag Stand, a retail outlet at prompted that interest. It Henry Greene was a native Waterside Festival Market Place in was Henry D. Greene, my of Kerhonkson, N.Y. He at- downtown Norfolk. She wanted to uncle. He gave me some tended the College of William know if I was interested in working miniature flags when I was and Mary in Virginia. He at the Flag Stand. The owner, Dana 7 or 8 years old, and ever never attended law school, Buckman Hale, was in law school since I have been fascinated but “read” the law and was and had given her my name. Dana by these colorful pieces of able to pass the bar in 1924. knew I was the nephew of Henry cloth. I have a picture of me I well remember visiting my Greene. I was one of her best cus- at an even earlier age , 4 or relative’s home and marvel- tomers, buying flags from her over a 5, standing in my backyard ing at his many books. He Continued on page 2 beside a short flagpole with would spend his evenings Jan-Mar 2001 the U.S. flag, undoubtedly a reading on the sofa, a small present from my uncle. pet dog perched on his stom- INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Henry Greene was known ach. He loved animals and Mississippi to Vote on Flag in Norfolk, part of the Hamp- was a longtime member and My Interest in Flags ton Roads metropolitan area, as “the former president of the Norfolk Military Display flag man.” How did he derive this S.P.C.A. He also loved to travel. In In Memory of Bob Gauron title? My aunt told me many times addition to his love of flags I seemed PDI — Indonesian Party that when he moved to Norfolk he to have acquired his love for books, Regional Municipality of Niagara ON looked in the telephone book and animals, and travel. Vexillological Bishop of Niagara found many lawyers listed, but not In January of 1997 I received a NAVA Members Personal Flag Registry one flagmaker, so instead of prac- telephone call which opened up a NAVA 35 Taking Shape ticing law he entered the flag busi- door that I thought would never New Book on Sports Flags ness. He operated that business, open. For many years I had worked Hemp Flag Display U.S. Flag & Signal Company, from in other occupations—the motel in- Letters, Questions and Answers 1920-1964. Upon retirement he sold dustry and education/librarianship CSVA Flag Crazed Iguanas Fan the business to Mr. Charles A. Terry, primarily. At the time I was not work- Chumley Call for Papers Jr. and practiced law until his final —1— NAVA News 34/1 The following is an extracvt from a letter written by Henry DeWitt Greene to his nephew Henry OLD FLAG MAKERS, NEW FLAG Gardner dated March 20, 1965. It Henry DeWitt Greene and shows some of the attitudes and “The lady in the picture is one that came to work for me protocol observed after the adop- 32 years ago. She is retired tion of the new Canadian flag. but comes in now and then As for the new Canadian Flag, … for special work.” The photo there is considerable difference of accompanied the letter dated opinion regarding it’s adoption. March 20, 1965. There is little background and no tradition to recommend it. The Maple Leaf is, of course, a symbol of period of years. Several years ear- contest to design the new flag. Ad- Canada and was used in the Ca- lier I had mentioned to her that I vice and support was given by Dr. nadian seal that appears in the old would love to work in her retail shop. Peter Orenski, expert on flags and flag. When that opening occurred she in- flag contests, who visited the area However, this new flag was raised structed the manager to call me. during the contest He spoke to a on Feb. 15 at all places where What a terrific gesture on her part! jury of 16 citizens representing the Canada had official representation. Needless to say I jumped at the op- region’s 17 localities on judging flag Here, it was at the headquarters portunity and took the position. Ev- designs. I had a chance to meet Pe- of the North Atlantic Treaty Organi- ery working moment since has been ter when he visited Norfolk Flag & zation (NATO) at the Naval Base. a joy. No kid in a candy store could Emblem. We have since become There was an interesting cer- be happier. friends. Perhaps he will have a emony in front of the Headquarters I feel that I am completing a circle. chance to visit Hampton Roads again Let me explain. One of Henry as another Hampton Roads commu- buiolding where the flags of the 15 Greene’s employees was Lucille Wa- nity has decided to create a flag. NATO member nations are dis- ters. Her daughter Phyllis Buckman That community is Southampton played. At noon the old Canadian Fisher also worked for Henry Greene. County. I was born in Franklin, Va., flag was lowered while the band Mrs. Waters’ granddaughter is Dana formerly a part of Southampton p[layed ‘Old Lang Syne’ and slow Buckman Hale who offered me a job County, so I am excited about this marched to where Admiral Smith working at The Flag Stand. That is new adventure. was standing. He then handed the only half of a circle, though. The There is more than coincidence in new flag to the Canadian Guard of other half concerns another em- the names. The Earl of Southampton Honor and it was “quick stepped” ployee of Henry Greene. She is was a patron of William with appropriate music to its place Juanita Cherry. When Henry Greene Shakespeare. Hampton Roads de- on the pole from which they had just retired, both Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. rives its name from his title. Obvi- removed the old flag, as it was be- Cherry continued in the flag busi- ously, so does Southampton County, ness. Mrs. Cherry is now retired, but Va. Many other communities in ing raised, the band played ‘God her daughter Paula Cherry Jones Hampton Roads derive their names Save The Queen.’ I was one of the now operates the business, Norfolk from English places and persons, invited guests of Admiral Smith Flag and Emblem, in Chesapeake— since Virginia was home to the first (British) and Capt. Steele of another component of the Hampton permanent English settlers. Many Canada. Roads community. In September of flags have flown over Virginia and its As one of the speakers said, it is 1997, having chosen to pursue a le- Hampton Roads localities. Henry D. a very unusual occasion when one gal career, Dana Buckman Hale sold Greene knew and loved them all. He can witness the death of an old flag The Flag Stand to Paula Jones. I would be proud and happy that and the birth of a new one. I saw went with the business to the new flags—and the flag business he one of the older Canadian officers location. Thus the circle is com- founded—are thriving. Although it with tears on his cheeks as he sa- pleted. I think that Henry D. Greene has changed ownership several luted, for the last time, his old flag. would be proud of all his proteges times since he retired, U.S. Flag & who continued to provide flags, and Signal Company still operates. In Most of the men with whom I promote the love of flags, in the addition to this company and Nor- talked do not approve of the new Hampton Roads community. folk Flag & Emblem there is a shop flag, nor do I. … The new flag is on Hampton Roads has its own flag called “Anveco” owned and operated a par with something tyhat might now. The effort was spearheaded by by another lady , Ann Bandy, who have been designed by some of the Mr. James F. Babcock, chairman of knew (and worked for, I think) Henry new African nations who have come the Hampton Roads Regional Iden- D. Greene. into being lately. tity Task Force, which sponsored a —2— January — March 2001 MILITARY DISPLAY Just found this on the Air Force Per- IN MEMORY OF BOB GAURON sonnel Center website about USAF flag It is with sadness that I am writing enjoying the wildlife and serenity of precedence (http://www.afpc. to let you know that Robert Gauron the out-of-doors. After Maysel’s death randolph.af.mil under “Protocol” and died suddenly on March 12 in in 1992, Bob continued to live on the then “Flag Etiquette”): Marinette, Wisconsin. He had river where he could sit on the river Flag Precedence entered the hospital with the flu a bank or in a chair in front of the Here is the accepted order of prece- few days before, had recovered, and window and watch the wildlife and dence for displaying flags during both was ready to go home when he the woods which he so loved. official and unofficial military and civil- collapsed with a heart attack and He was a strong believer in ian ceremonies. AFR 900-3 standardiz- could not be revived. cooperative living and served as an es their display. As you sit in an audi- Bob was born on May 8, 1918, in officer in many community ence and face the flags, they’re arranged Chicago, Illinois. He married the organizations. For many years he as follows, left to right: former Maysel Rasmussen in 1940, raised bees and was a member of the THE UNITED STATES FLAG and they had two children, Barbara Beekeeper’s Association. He was FOREIGN COUNTRY FLAGS (In alpha- and Leland. He worked as a staff fascinated by flags and helped found betical order) editor for Compton’s Encyclopedia the North American Vexillological STATE FLAGS (By admission to the for many years and then for World Association where he served as its Union) Book Encyclopedia. After living in president for a time. SERVICE FLAGS (By order of Service - Schiller Park, Illinois, for 15 years, Bob’s grandchildren (Trevor and DOD Dir 1005.8) Bob and Maysel built their own home Lindsay Gauron, Ingrid and Phillip ARMY FLAG in the York Center Cooperative in Stephens) spent many happy hours MARINE FLAG Lombard, Illinois. After retirement with their grandfather while they NAVY FLAG they moved to a home on the were growing up. He loved to play AIR FORCE FLAG Menominee River near Marinette games with them and to share his COAST GUARD FLAG where they spent many happy years knowledge of flags, puppets, wildlife, NORTH AMERICAN AEROSPACE DE- and reading. FENSE FLAG When Maysel died Bob quoted in a UNITED STATES SPACE COMMAND farewell letter he sent to their friends FLAG and relatives a verse from William MAJCOM COMMAND FLAGS (in alpha- Wordsworth thjat he felty spoke in betical order - all on the same level) praise of Maysel’s legacy: “We will Air Combat Command grieve not, rather find/Strength in Air Education and Training Com- what remains behind.” This also mand speaks for him. Air Force Materiel Command Leland and Barbara feel that a Air Force Space Command PDI Perjuangan meaningful memorial to their father Air Force Special Operations Com- would be a collection of mand Indonesian Winning Party rememberances by his many friends and relatives. We invite you to send Air Mobility Command In the last election held in Indone- your recollections to Barbara in Pacific Air Forces sia (mid-1999), the Indonesian Olathe, Kansas. United States Air Forces in Europe Democratic Party (Partai Demokrasi Sincerely, FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES Indonesia) was the winner. Although Barbara Stephens AIR NATIONAL GUARD its leader, Megawati Soekarnoputri, 15720 W 146th St AIR FORCE RESERVE Olathe KS 66062-4414 DIRECT REPORTING UNITS is not the president now (because Leland Gauron PERSONAL OR GENERAL OFFICER Indonesian law says that the elec- 204 Harlesden Ln FLAGS (4-, 3-, 2-, and 1 -star; one flag tion winner will not automatically Summerville SC 29485-5629 per service regardless of how many gen- become president), she is still popu- eral officers of that grade are in atten- lar and is holding the vice-presi- Editor’s Note: Bob Gauron was a dance. If two Air Force brigadier gener- dency seat now. Here is her most Charter Member of NAVA, serving as als are present, display only one 1-star generally seen campaign/political NAVA’s first Corresponding Secretary flag. If an Army and an Air Force briga- flag. It is still in use now and will 1967-1971 and its President 1980- dier general are present, display both likely be used again in the 2004 elec- 81; he was also the first winner of an Army and Air Force 1-star flag with tion. the Captain William Driver Award in 1979 for his paper “Fascinating Flags date of rank of the generals determin- Sammy Kanadi ing whose flag takes precedence.) of Plundering Pirates and Profiteering David C. Fowler Jawa Barat Privateers” published in Raven 7 Electronic Resources Coordinator INDONESIA (2000). At the time of his death, he 204 Parks Library [email protected] was NAVA’s only Honorary Member Iowa State University Editors Note: the flag has a representation in recognition for his past services to Ames, IA 50011 of a bull’s head in black with white nostrils the association. The Executive Board Office (515) 294-0422 and mouth and red eyes, on a red disc, bor- extends its deepest sympathy to his family in behalf of the entire Fax (515) 294-5525 dered black on a red flag. eMail [email protected] membership. —3— NAVA News 34/1 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA, ONTARIO by Jim Croft The Regional Municipality of Niagara The crest, or the area above the reflects the land, while the three blue came into existence on January 1, shield, bears a mural crown, a sym- and white wavy lines are another ref- 1970. This was the third regional bol of civic authority, with a “river lion” erence to Niagara Falls, the Welland municipality to be established in issuing forth from it. This mythical Canal, and the Lakes Ontario and Erie. Ontario after Metro-Toronto and Ot- being symbolizes the heritage of the The motto “UNITY-RESPONSIBILITY- tawa-Carleton. To commemorate the area. The First Peoples of this region, LOYALTY” completes the coat of arms twenty-fifth anniversary of its estab- the Neutral Nations and the Iroquoian and reflects Niagara’s history as well lishment, a grant of a coat of arms and Loyalists settled here in the late 18th as that which future generations may flag was made to the municipality by century and are paid homage by the focus upon. the Canadian Heraldic Authority on calumet or native ceremonial pipe held October 21, 1995. by the river god. Another allusion to FLAG DATA The flag on the grant is a banner of Proportions 3:5 the shield of the coat of arms, which The flag has a green field with a white hori- reflects the geography of the region. zontal stripe bearing twelve blue chevronels Both the Niagara Escarpment and the (small chevrons) placed on their side, point- famous Niagara Falls are reflected by ing to the fly. The stripe is cut in half and the blue and white band, as is the his- the section in the fly is elevated towards toric Welland Canal. This man-made the top of the flag. This stripe is bordered canal connects Lake Ontario to Lake by two green stripes, which are then bor- Erie with its system of locks1. The dered by two narrower golden yellow stripes. twelve blue chevronels on the white In the canton is a representation of the band signify the twelve municipalities Royal Crown also in golden yellow. which constitute the regional munici- The relative widths of the field and stripes pality: Lincoln, West Lincoln, Fort Erie, as measured from top to bottom along the Grimsby, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on- hoist appear to be 32:3:4:16:4:3:16; along the-Lake, Pelham, Port Colbourne, the fly, 16:3:4:16:4:3:32; with a hoist-to-fly Therold, Wainfleet, Welland, and St. measurement of 130 in the same scale. Catherines. HERALDIC BLAZON OF THE ARMS* The colour green on the shield sym- Niagara Falls is the water pouring from Shield: Vert, a fess Argent of twelve bolizes the parks and rich agricultural the vase held by this creature. The mu- chevronels set in fess Azure, couped in the lands, while the two golden lines re- ral crown is lined with shells and centre with the sinister elevated towards the flect the wealth which flows from the roses, which are symbols taken from chief, all cotised with a barrulet Or, in the region. This wealth is from the water- the emblems of the former counties of canton a representation of the Royal Crown power from Niagara Falls, the eco- Lincoln and Welland which are now Or. nomic benefits from the operation of united into this municipality. Crest: Out of a mural coronet Vert charged the Welland Canal, and the special cli- The two supporters, the lion and the with a frieze of shells alternating with roses mate found here which is conducive eagle, are taken from Sir Isaac Brock’s Or, a river lion Or and Argent rising from to the growing of certain agricultural coat of arms to commemorate this hero water Azure bearing on its shoulder a vase products not found elsewhere in of the War of 1812, and in particular Vert mouth downwards from which pours Ontario. In the upper left of the shield the Battle of Queenstown Heights. The water Azure, its dexter forepaw raised and is the Royal Crown, which has a qualities of these two beasts, strength holding a calumet in pale also Or. double significance. Firstly, it denotes and clarity of vision, honor the forti- Wreath: Or and Vert. the first parliament in Ontario was at tude of the pioneers who settled in this Supporters and Compartment: On a grassy Newark (today known as Niagara-on- area and the determination of the com- mound Vert rising above barry wavy of three the-Lake), and secondly it recognizes munity today. Top distinguish these Argent and Azure and Argent, dexter a lion the Loyalist tradition along the Niagara supporters from those that might ap- statant Or gorged with a Loyalist military frontier, especially at Queenstown pear on other coats of arms, a Loyal- coronet Vert, its dexter forepaw resting on Heights. ist military crown has been added to a cornucopia mouth in base from which the lion and a Loyalist civil crown spills apples, peaches and grapes Proper; to the eagle, these symbols indicate sinister an eagle statant Or gorged with a the historic importance of this re- Loyalist civil coronet Vert, its sinister wing gion to Canada. resting on an anchor Azure. In the compartment at the base Motto: UNITY-RESPONSIBILITY-LOYALTY. of the coat of arms is an anchor to *Any heraldry book should have a glos- signify maritime commerce on both sary of heraldic terms. the canal and nearby lakes. The 1 The Welland Canal is 27 miles long and cornucopia represents the agricul- actually contains eight locks. It crosses the ture of the area. The grassy mound Niagara Peninsula connecting Lake Ontario to Lake Erie. —4— January — March 2001 THE VEXILLOLOGICAL BISHOP OF NIAGARA In historical accounts we sometimes crozier. The blue and white wavy bend read of “Warrior Bishops” such as Odo, obviously reopresent Niagara and the half-brother of William the Conqueror, two flowers, Trilliums, the Provincial who helped Conquer England in 1066, Flower, obviously represent Ontario. but have you ever heard of a The green background is the same “Vexillological Bishop?” colour as is found in the flag and arms The Right Reverend D. Ralph Spence of the Regional Municipality of Niagara is the tenth Bishop of Niagara, having (see article on page 12). been consecrated in Christ’s Church Bishop Spence, who was a long time Cathedral, Hamilton, Ontario on Sep- member of NAVA, also has a personal tember 20th, 1997 (as Coadjutor flag, which is a banner of his arms that Bishop), and installed as Diocesan were matriculated at Court Lord Lyon, Bishop on January 11, 1998. Bishop 24 September 1973. It is a yellow flag Spence is chief liturgical officer and with a green border bearing a red lion chief pastor for the clergy and laity of rampant. Over all is a black bend the diocese. nebuly and has a red canton that is According to the Diocese web site, “voided,” that is, the center shows the Bishop Spence is Canada’s leading charges underneath. The blazon is “Or, specialist in the Science of Flags, or a lion rampant Gules, within a bordure Vexillology, and has the largest per- Vert, over all a bend nebuly Sable, in sonal flag collection in North America. dexter chief a canton voided of the Sec- He has designed many flags for mu- ond.” See NAVA News Vol. X, #3, 1977. nicipalities and governments and has been President (1977-78) and Vice- President (1976-77) of the North American Vexillological Association and a Director of the Federation of In- ternational Vexillological Associations. The Bishop was the former Director of the Heraldry Society of Canada and as such he has designed many Coats of Arms approved by the College of Arms, England, Scotland and Canada. He has published articles on flags and heraldry and a recent book with a co- author for the Museum of Civilization, Ottawa called “Flags of Canada.” In Above, left: the Diocese of Niagara Arms. Right, the Niagara Diocese Flag. 1981 he was made a Fellow of the Her- TRILLENNIUM DUES DUE! aldry Society of Canada by the Gover- TRILLENNIUM DUES DUE! nor General. He was also the Curator (The century and millennium have changed – but NAVA’s dues have not!) for a display at the Museum of Civili- zation in Ottawa for the 25th anniver- To: NAVA Members sary of the Canadian Maple Leaf Flag. From: Peter Orenski, Treasurer Recently, Bishop Spence designed Subject: 2001 Dues the flag of the Diocese of Niagara. It is Date: January 22, 2001 similar to other Anglican flags in Canada, consisting of a white flag Once again it’s time to please send in your yearly NAVA dues! bearing the red St. George’s Cross, • Individuals in Canada and US please send US$30 between the arms of which are four • Individuals outside North America please send US$25 green Maple leaves. In the center is the • Businesses in North America please remit US$45 shield of the Diocese. It is a green • Full-time students and persons under 18 please send US$15 shield bearing a blue wavy bend fim- briated in white between two Trillium Please make your check or Money Order payable to “NAVA” and mail to: flowers. On the bend is a gold Bishop’s Peter Orenski, NAVA Treasurer 101 Bel Air Drive New Milford CT 06776 U.S.A. The Banner of THANK YOU Arms of Bishop HAPPY MILLENNIUM!! D. Ralph Spence. PS – Any financial contribution you can make to NAVA in addition to the yearly dues will be very much appreciated and used to benefit vexillology. —5— NAVA News 34/1 THE PERSONAL FLAG REGISTRY OF NAVA MEMBERS As previously noted in this jour- of the Third, all within a bordure perseverance;the white color sym- nal, NAVA has started a Personal chequy Argent and Vert. bolizes purity and chastity; the green Flag registry for its members in or- I believe I am the only NAVA Mem- color symbolizes hope; the 3 sections der to share their designs and sym- ber that has a flag registered and are astetics, and no symbolism is bolism. Cards were sent out with the designed by the Court of the Lord equated with them; the fleur-de-lys April-June 2000 issue and some of Lyon, King of Arms. My personal symbolizes Catholisism, and ties to these have been returned by mem- house flag was illustrated in NAVA Mary; the infinity symbol symbolizes bers. The following descriptions and NEWS, Vol. IX, No. 1, January- a love for mathamatics, complex the illustrations found in the March 1976. problems, hunger for knowledge, centerfold represent the complete Mr. Jose C. Alegria and the limit of resources of the hu- listing we have received to date of Gijón, Asturias, SPAIN man mind; the green star shall sym- these flags. We hope to publish many It is a burgee, as I am specially bolize lingustic abilities in the inter- more in the future. interested in this type of flag, used national language, Esperanto. NAVA offers its members this reg- mainly at sea. Proportions are 3:5, There are detailed specifications istry of their personal or organiza- and it is white with a cross of St. for the design, for folding the flag, tional flags as a service. This regis- Andrew, 1/6 the height wide, green. care of the flag, the protocol for dis- try can serve to protect your design The St. Andrew cross, in many playing of the personal flag and for from adoption by others besides let- forms, like the Burgundy cross, or proper disposal of the flag. ting the other members see your col- colors, has been a traditional sym- Mr. Devereaux D. Cannon, Jr. ors! Please send a line drawing, bol of Spain at sea. Green is a color Portland, Tennessee, USA sketch or other illustration or a pho- used in Celtic tradition, and I am My flag is derived from a popular tograph for inclusion in the Regis- from Asturias, a Celtic region. And, (but wrongly used) “Cannon Family try, along with its meaning and sym- above all, I like it! Coat of Arms”. Those arms are de- bolism. Dr. Andrew Andersen scribed as: “Gules on a bend argent Mail to: Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA doubled cottised or, a pellet.” NAVA Member Flag Registry Blue is a heraldic colour of the I converted the bend to a saltire to PMB 225 Andersen family. Red and white represent my Celtic and Confeder- 1977 N Olden Ave Ext “Scandinavian Cross” points at some ate heritage. I replaced the “pellet” Trenton NJ 08618 USA of our Danish background (white with a rose, “gules, barbed and This registry is also shown on cross on red field) as well as at the seeded argent”. The rose represents NAVA’s award winning web site at Knights of Sword from whom my my wife (who loves and cultivates http://www.NAVA.org/. Graphics other ancestors are coming as well roses), and my home, which is and photographs in GIF or JPG for- and whose flag was red cross on named Rosehill. mat may be emailed to white field. The flags proportions are to be [email protected]. The combination of red and white 6:6.5, matching the proportion of US If you want a personal flag but are also shows our respect to some Pol- military colours of the mid-19th cen- not quite sure how to get going on ish ancestors of my wife and myself. tury. it, contact the Dave Martucci for And the swallow tail is one more re- Mr. James A. Croft guidance. He will be glad to help you minder of Northern Europe. Northampton, Massachusetts, USA get started. Mr. Luc V. Baronian The flag of the Institute of Civic Mr. James C. Acheson Stanford, California, USA Heraldry (founded in 1980), is white Port Huron, Michigan, USA The colors are for my double cul- with a blue cross of arrows, point- Designed in the mid-1960s, the tural heritage (Armenian and ing outwards for the dissemination house flag for Acheson Charters, Ltd. Québécois), although the blue is not while the “negative” arrow formed by features a “Y” design from the burgee the one used on either flag. The tri- the white symbolizes the information of the Lackawanna Power Squadron. angular shape recalls the Eastern coming into the institute. The gold Black and yellow from the company’s part of Montréal island, where I was mural crown in the center is used house colors, red used simply to add born and lived for the first 25 years extensively in civic heraldry. color. Used on the Yacht “Lady J.” of my life. The integrated shapes Ms. Carita Culmer Mr. Ernest E. Aitchison, Esq. stand for the industrial character of Phoenix, Arizona, USA Orland Park, Illinois, USA East End Montréal. The fleur-de-lys I chose a 1:2 shape for the flag, of Videlicet: — Argent, an eagle with is taken from the flag of Montréal. spring green for growth and renewal. two heads displayed Sable, charged Mr. Timothy M. Boronczyk Centered near the hoist is a royal on the breast with an annulet Or, Syracuse, New York, USA blue teapot, patterned after a simple accompanied by a dexter flank in- Flag ratio set at 3 by 5, height by Japanese design, for relaxation and dented Vert, charged with a lamp of length. Designed in 1998. hospitality, over an open book, in learning between two spur-rowels, The blue color symbolizes black and white, for knowledge and one in chief and another in base, all —6— education. January — March 2001 Dr. Emil Dreyer crest. The canton also reflects my Colors: Gold represents the fact Zollikofen, SWITZERLAND service in the Massachusetts Army that I was born and raised in Cali- A square Swiss flag with typical National Guard, being intended to fornia — “The Golden State.” Blue & flame pattern of a “V” for Vexillol- recall seventeenth-century English gold taken together are the colors of ogy. Colors white and red for Swit- military colors. my university — the University of zerland, yellow and red for Spain (I’m In the fly of the flag is the US Coat California, Berkeley — and of the half Spanish), yellow and blue for of Arms in yellow, surrounded by a Military Intelligence Branch, U.S. Europe and FIAV and white and blue yellow ring, on the blue stripe. This Army in which I spent the majority for the UN and the world. The three is the basic insignia of the US Army; of my 23 year military career. stars are for my three daughters and the ring reflects the fact that I was The principal charge is a stylized the canton I was born in, Argovia. an enlisted soldier, not an officer. version of a German eagle represent- Proportions 1 x 1 (Officers wear the USCOA as a yel- ing my predominant Prussian/Ger- Mr. John H. Gámez low metal cap badge; enlisted solders man ethnic heritage. The two blue San Antonio, Texas, USA wear it on a yellow metal disk.) On crosses represent the duality of my It is based on an ancient Aztec the scarlet stripe is the branch in- commitment to Christianity (initially warrior’s shield design - I have al- signia for Field Artillery, crossed can- Roman Catholic — later a Protes- ways been a warrior at heart. nons—I spent most of my military tant). The shield with star and The colors blue and white are my career in that branch. Between them stripes suggests the American flag personal colors and represent peace is a gold star to symbolize my war- — which highlights the fact that I - although trained for battle, a war- time service. am a native of the United States of rior always hopes for peace. The size Red, white and blue are the US America. The sword symbolizes a is 21” by 21”. colors; blue and gold are the Army military career dedicated to the na- Being bi-racial the design repre- colors; and scarlet and yellow are the tional defense of the United States. sents my pre-Columbian American Field Artillery branch colors. It points downward emphasizing ser- heritage and the traditional square Mr. Pascal Gross vice in the ground forces of the heraldic banner represents my Eu- Territet, SWITZERLAND U.S.A. ropean heritage. Blue, white, red colours for my Mr. Edward B. Kaye Proportions 1 x 1 country by birth, France Portland, Oregon, USA Mr. Richard R. Gideon White cross in red for my adopted Ted Kaye Family Flag. A “K” signal Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA country, Switzerland flag, with a wedge moved out from Vertically polarized Tribar, 72” x 7 stars for the 7 French speaking the blue section, such that the whole 89” - each panel is 29” x 72”. or partly speaking cantons of Swit- forms the letter K. The colors echo Aspect Ratio 1:1.24 zerland (Vaud, Geneva, Valais, the colors of Oregon and California, Fabric: Polyester, with 2” header Fribourg, Neuchatel, Jura and Ted’s native and adoptive states. and solid brass grommets Berne) for the defense of this lan- Mr. Mason Ehrman Kaye Designed as “proof-of-concept,” guage in the country. Portland, Oregon, USA the flag eventually became associ- The “fleur-de-lys” for the commune Based on the Kaye family flag. The ated with the member’s family - the of Prilly where I spend a great part design consists of canting emblems. three stars representing the of my life and where my parents still In the gap formed by the wedge, member’s three daughters. The origi- live. black spots on white background, nal color interpretation was reli- Mr. Lee L. Herold signifying ermine. A brick pattern, gious: blue for fidelity, white for pu- Rochester, Minnesota, USA overlaying the yellow section, repre- rity, and three red stars for Trinity. The colors are Hungarian - my senting masonry. Mr. Thomas M. Gregg grandparents were German Hungar- Mr. Jalal M. Khamis Mishawaka, Indiana, USA ians (at the time) and the checkboard BAHRAIN I wanted my personal flag to look is just an arrangement of the col- The light blue represents quiet- like a military color, so I started with ors. ness, peace, beauty and my person. the proportions used by most US Mr. Arthur Zach Hirsch, Jr. Purple for mystery, depth and love. Army flags and colors—3 feet at the Prescott, Arizona, USA Orange for freshness, health, sun- hoist by 4 feet on the fly with a 2!/2 For 35 years I was responsible for shine and warmth. The white is only inch fringe. writing, producing and directing the for separation of the blue. The field is divided horizontally, National shows of the Boy Scouts of Proportions: 2 x 3 national flag blue over scarlet, these America. I wrote instructional litera- Mr. Peter Kinderman being the colors used for organiza- ture and trained both volunteers and Cincinnati, Ohio, USA tional flags of infantry divisions, professionals. I am still in “show biz” ©1988 Flaggs USA, proportions though their order is reversed. Since as “Showman Sam.” 2 x 3 I was born and grew up in Designed 1972, Proportions 3 x 5 The Flying Pig symbolized Massschusetts, the canton has a St. Mr. John C. Karp, Jr. Cincinnati’s bicentennial — it de- George’s Cross for New England, Minden, Nevada, USA rived from a historical sculpture. The charged with the Massachusetts Continued on page 10 —7—
NAVA News 34/1 Member’s Flags, from page 7 heritage. (See Vol. XXIII, Number 4, The flag is swallowtailed with a colors are “Crocus Pink” and “Blue July-August 1990, NAVA NEWS for tongue in shape indicating that I am Flower Blue.” The flag was distrib- illustration.) On the arms, a lion my parent’s third child. uted to customers for parties. It is crest is for my zodiac sign, Leo; an Designed 1979, Proportions 1 x 2 sometimes made without the ribbon armillary sphere for my vocation of Mr. Edward J. Mooney, Jr. and the name. geography professor. Red and yellow Lancaster, California, USA Dr. Albert S. Kirsch are for Leo and the Wallonia region. 1. The cross ... my faith in God. Bal Harbor, Florida, USA Mr. Tom Martin Throughout my life many values I chose the cherry blossom as a Maiden, North Carolina, USA have come and gone. This one re- cant on “Kirsch”, which means The House flag of the (Tom) Mar- mains as the truest value ... a loving “cherry” in German; the blossom is tin family. This flag is also used by God. also an old samurai emblem which the Piedmont Flag Company as a 2. Blue and yellow ... my educa- reflects my interest in Zen Bud- Sutler’s tent flag living history tion, which is important to me. The dhism, after a fashion. The red color events. colors of the two colleges I received is also a similar cant (cherries are, 1:2 proportioned. The leading 1/3 degrees from have blue and yellow/ after all, red) and I chose the “Old of the field is white (God’s kiss of gold as their colors. I value wisdom, Glory” shade from the US flag for peace) the remaining 2/3 of the field understanding and knowledge. patriotic reasons. The “Dodger Blue” is blue (Cloak of St. Martin), the four 3. The design ... At the worst mo- (or royal blue; I can’t tell the differ- red (warmness, fervent hope, reli- ment of my life, when I lost my first ence) reflects my Brooklyn upbring- ance) diamonds represent the mem- wife, my home and much more, and ing. The use of the Golden Ratio bers of the family. The diamonds was left with three very small daugh- (1:1.618) derives from mathematics, have been placed to form a small St. ters, I was in despair. One night, in Greek architecture, and simple es- Andrew’s or St. Patrick’s cross rep- prayer, I found a sense of being loved thetics. resenting the family’s Celtic roots. in my heart. To me this was know- Rev. Richardson A. Libby Mr. David B. Martucci ing God’s presence in my life. This Annapolis, Maryland, USA Washington, Maine, USA is expressed in an outline of a cross The lion rampant comes from the Based on the Martucci Family (my symbol for my faith in God) in Libby crest “A lion rampant dexter Flag, the colors were modified from the deep blue of night ... the subtle azure on ermine.” Obviously the rep- the Italian Green-White-Red. The treasure of love (gold) reaching out resentation of ermine would be too emblem is the Flaming Star-Sword to me. confusing to the eye on a flag. I modi- taken from the constellation Orion. Mr. Juan José Morales fied the blue at the swallowtails to Although Orion is “The Hunter” in Tampa, Florida, USA make them more easily visible and Western astronomy, according to the Proportions: 2 x 3 to add some degree of design to the “Elvish Mythology” of J.R.R. The instruments of an artist: the flag. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, this con- three basic colors — yellow, red and Mr. James B. Lipinski stellation is “Menelvagor, the blue — and the four basic lines — Alexandria, Virginia, USA Swordsman of the Skies.” I have vertical, horizontal, diagonal and Red, white and blue stripes for the been impressed with the ideals and curve. The pattern recalls that of the USA, where we live. White over red morals of Tolkien’s “Elves” and strive flag of his native Puerto Rico. for our Polish ancestors; an Old En- for similar goals. Dr. Peter Orenski glish “L” for our English ancestors, The star is a representation of New Milford, Connecticut, USA on French blue for our French an- Betelgeuse, the brightest star in the Inspired by both the New Milford cestors. We always hope our family constellation Orion, and is a symbol flag and the TME flag, Peter will be surround by gold! Someday! of the desires and dreams of my Orenski’s personal flag has the green Mr. Michel R. Lupant heart and mind. and the intersection from the former Ottignies, BELGIUM The arrow-head shapes are point- and the 13 white-red stripes from the The six points of the stars repre- ing out from the star, signifying my latter. In the center is a blue “O” , in sent the six family members (hus- expanding interests and a thirst for whose center is a 5-pointed star, re- band, wife and four children). Red knowledge. Note that the shape at calling the TME Flag. (Credit: Origi- and yellow from the arms. The flag the hoist is “blunted” symbolizing nal concept and design by Dave is an inexpensive alternate to my that, as a human, one person can- Martucci, April 2000.) standard. Proportions 2 x 3. not encompass everything that is Proportions 3 x 5 The standard is square, divided desired. Mr. David E. Ott per saltire like the flag, with two yel- The color green is indicative of the Beaumont, Texas, USA low wolf heads denoting “L. lupus,” growing earth; yellow is emblematic Red, white and blue are the colors for Lupant on the upper and lower of the prosperity I endeavor to main- of Freedom in the US and Texas red triangles. In black with a red tain in my life; the red is symbolic of flags. Red and white are also the flame on the hoist and fly yellow tri- the trials and tribulations of life we colors of Lamar University. The stars angles arrear two safety lamps that all must endure. of David are for my first name, and signify my coal country origin and the three stars and three stripes for —10— January — March 2001 the three letters of my last name. field, with a couped boar’s head in Grand Bard for agreement. Happily, Proportions: 3 x 5 each of the four resulting quarters, she accepted my suggestion know- The red and white stripes should representing an early meaning of ing my work on St. Piran’s Flag. be equal, so should the three stars. “Purcell”: “piglet”). I abandoned the Proportions 2 x 3 One star should be in the center, one basic shield design for 7 vertical Prof. Emeritus David D. Ruddy , in the lower hoist and one in the counterchanged vertical stripes of K.H.S. upper fly. purple and yellow for the 7 letters in Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA Mr. Gene Pettit Purcell. The rather unattractive The red rudder is a play on Ruddy. Houston, Texas, USA boars’ heads were changed to black The blue and white is for my naval We trace the Petit migration to isosceles triangles suggestive of the service. The red latin cross for chari- Texas from France through the Brit- heads’ original shape and color. The table work and the two green trefoils ish Isles (including Ireland) to Penn- flag is 4:7. Designed 25 November indicate my Irish ancestry. sylvania, Ohio, Tennessee, and Ar- 1969. Proportions 2 x 3 kansas. Every one of those flags are Dr. Philippe L. Rault Rev. Michael B. Smith red/white/blue except Ireland and Rostren, BREIZH, FRANCE Akron, Ohio, USA Pennsylvania, and the latter flag con- As you know, a black cross on a Royal Hawaiian Navy Ensign (vari- sists of a multicolored arms on blue. white field has been the national flag ant) 1887 (obsolete). The Petit flag features an Old En- of Brittany since 1188. Black here Dimensions: 2 x 3 glish “P” in Irish Green centered on also symbolizes the past (black, be- I have had 12 of these manufac- a five-pointed white star charged on cause it can’t be changed) and our tured by Annin & DCo. for my per- a horizontally split field of blue over Traditions. White symbolizes the sonal use, all are 4’x6’ nylon. One is red, placed about 1/3 the distance future (white, because it can be any- at the Iolani Palace Museum, Hono- between the hoist and the fly, point- thing and could be altered to any lulu, HI. If there is any “personal” ing “west.” other colour). flag which I use, this would be it. There is a second version that has On the black cross is superim- Dr. Whitney Smith the star cewntered and pointing posed a cross Patée Antique. Such Winchester, Massachusetts, USA “north.” It hasn’t been completely crosses were common on old coins The book is taken from the discarded yet as it has some follow- of Breton Dukes prior to the XIIth Harvard Arms, Dr. Smith’s alma ing in the family. Either way, I fig- Century; such a cross can also be mater, and is representative of his ure we will call this the “Green Bean found inside the stone sarcophagus research and study interests. The ... I maen the English ‘P’ flag.” of our old Breton King Waroc (VIth hammer represents “Smith.” Mr. Roy Christopher Pinette Century). Orange, which is my fa- Proportions 1 x 1 Designed 1960. Dallas, Texas, USA vorite colour, means for me Will, Mr. Steven Stringfellow Here is the symbolism of my per- Energy and Determination. Thus the Chicago, Illinois, USA sonal flag. It can also be found online flag symbolizes my determination The emblem in the middle hoist is at
National Veterans Flag Hello, I am the designer of the “National Veterans Flag” that is pending adop- tion by the US Congress. I would like to offer the opportunity for a few NAVA members to purchase one of the four flags that are left. I am send- Chumley the Vexi-Gorilla™ ing a copy of it to you for your re- ... Is the creation of Michael Faul, Editor of often blessed by humor’s grace, Mr Faul brings a view. If you have any questions, feel Flagmaster, the distinguished journal of The Flag delightfully light touch, deep vexillological roots, free to contact me at anytime. Institute in the United Kingdom. To a field not and sparkling whimsy. Greg Sanders 2. distance truck to gaff - 8 units [email protected] 3. distance gaff to yardarm - 1.5 NAVA News units (gaff below yardarm) Published quarterly by the North 4. four halyards on the yardarm (and American Vexillological Association Flag Mast two on the upper yardarm if there (NAVA), PMB 225, 1977 N Olden Ave Ext, Trenton NJ 08618-2193 USA. ISSN To the editor: is one) 1053-3338. Material appearing in NAVA We intend to construct a flag mast 5. assuming the mast is in front of News does not necessarily reflect the at our yacht club. Would you be so the clubhouse, then the gaff will policy or opinion of NAVA, the executive kind as to answer some questions point towards the clubhouse. The board or of the editor. please. 1. What is the distance be- clubhouse is considered a ship Please send articles, letters to the edi- tween the truck and the yardarm? proceeding at sea (the front of the tor and inquiries concerning advertising 2. What is the distance between the house considered the bow of a rates and permission to reprint articles to: truck and the gaff? 3. What is the ship) and the ensign, on the gaff, David Martucci, Editor distance between the gaff and the will therefore be towards the stern 240 Calderwood Rd yardarm? 4. How many halyards are 6. the burgee is at the truck; the Washington ME 04574-3440 USA on the yardarm? 5. Which way does ensign (usually the country’s (207) 845-2857 the gaff point, towards the club- maritime flag) at the gaff [email protected] house or towards the water? 6. Does 7. visitor’s burgee on starboard hal- Articles may be submitted in hard copy the club’s burgee fly at the truck and yard (only one flag per halyard or in any Macintosh or PC format (ex- cepting Lotus Word Pro) on 3.5” diskettes the country’s flag at the gaff? 7. except for signal flags) or Zip disks. A hard copy showing all Where do the visiting club’s burgees 8. signal flags: it’s your decision, formatting preferences should accom- fly? 8. On what halyards do the sig- provided there are no other flags pany the disk. Articles and/or disks ac- nal flags fly for a race in progress? on the yardarm halyards. companied by a SASE will be returned. Thank you very much, Please send copies or originals of any Barry Turner flag-related newspaper and magazine clippings to the Vexi-Bits editor: