POW-MIA Flags

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Clothing Size Conversion Chart
Category US EU UK Chest (in) Waist (in) Hips (in)
Men XS 44 34 32-34 26-28 33-35
S 46 36 34-36 28-30 35-37
M 48 38 38-40 32-34 39-41
L 50 40 42-44 36-38 43-45
XL 52 42 46-48 40-42 47-49
Women XS 32 6 31-32 24-25 33-34
S 34 8 33-34 26-27 35-36
M 36 10 35-36 28-29 37-38
L 38-40 12-14 37-39 30-32 39-41
XL 42 16 40-42 33-35 42-44
Youth XS 128 7 26-28 23-24 26-28
S 134 8 28-30 24-25 28-30
M 140 10 30-32 25-26 30-32
L 146 12 32-34 26-27 32-34
XL 152 14 34-36 27-28 34-36
Pants Size Conversion Chart
CategoryUSEUUKWaist (in)Hip (in)Inseam (in)
Men284428283430
304630303631
324832323832
345034344033
365236364234
Women0324243430
2346253530
4368263631
63810273832
84012284032
Shoes Size Conversion Chart
CategoryUSEUUKFoot Length (in)
Men6395.59.25
7406.59.625
8417.510
9428.510.25
10439.510.625
114410.511
124511.511.25
134612.511.625
Women5352.58.5
6363.58.875
7374.59.25
8385.59.625
9396.510
10407.510.25
11418.510.625
12429.511
M (Unisex)5374.58.75
6385.59
7396.59.5
8407.510
9418.510.25
10429.510.625
114310.511
124411.511.25
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Description

Symbol for POW-MIAs. Can be flown by civilians whenever they wish.

The idea of a symbol for POW-MIAs was initiated in 1970 by Mary Hoff, an MIA wife and member of the National League of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia felt we needed a symbol for our POW-MIAs. Graphic artist Newt Heisley, a World War II veteran who flew missions in the Pacific, was assigned to the task just at the time his son, Jeffrey, returned home ill from Marine training at Quantico. Jeffrey’s gaunt appearance became the inspiration for the silhouette. It remains one of the most popular organizational flags flown in the United States.

According to the 1998 Defense Authorization Act, the POW-MIA Flag will fly each year on Armed Forces Day (3rd Saturday in May) “¦ Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) “¦ Flag Day (June 14) “¦ Independence Day (July 4) “¦ National POW-MIA Recognition Day (September 19) and Veterans Day (November 11). It will be flown on the grounds or the public lobbies of major military installations as designated by the Secretary of Defense, all federal National Cemeteries, the National Korean War Veterans Memorial, the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the White House, the U.S. Post Offices and at official offices of the Secretaries of State, Defense,and Veterans Affairs, and Director of the Selective Service System. Civilians are free to fly the POW-MIA Flag whenever they wish.

The two-spun polyester fabric has greater wind resistance than nylon. It is ideal for extreme weather conditions with durability, strength and fly-ability but without excess weight.

Nylon is the most popular flag material and offers both durability & beauty. Outdoor flags have strong canvas headings and brass grommets. Indoor flags are finished with flannel-lined pole hems, Velcro tabs and either gold or silver fringe.

A single seal flag is correct on one side; reverse on the other. A double seal flag reads correctly on both sides.