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Up with Vexillology - TIME (580 words) |
 | In this way, they argue, the world might be spared embarrassing errors, as when Indonesia in 1945 unfurled a new flag of red and white bars that turned out to be both an exact replica of the ensign that Monaco has flown since the 13th century and the Polish flag upside down. |
| It might be argued that vexillologists, being relative latecomers to the flag scene, have already missed most of the action. |
| A return to the original thirteen stars would, the vexillologists say, "be a fine birthday present for the U.S. at its bicentennial." Not to mention pleasing to the seventh congress of vexillologists, which is scheduled for 1977 in Philadelphia. |
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Vexillology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (189 words) |
| The term was coined around 1957 by Dr. Whitney Smith of the United States, currently the foremost vexillologist in the world and author of many books and articles on this subject. |
| Unlike most modern flags which are suspended from a pole or mast along a vertical side, the square vexillum was suspended from a crossbar along its top side, which crossbar was attached to a spear. |
| Vexillologists are active in several national associations under the umbrella of FIAV (Fédération Internationale des Associations Vexillologiques). |
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