Flag Protocol Traditions
Flag Protocol Traditions is a structured culture dataset with 12 entries. Its fields include Protocol, Origin, Occasion. The source values are preserved as a structured reference table.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 12 rows
- Fields
- 4 columns
- Source
- Community curated
- Data updated
- Apr 9, 2026
Included fields: Protocol, Origin, Occasion, Description.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- Origin groups
- 10 distinct values
- Across 12 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Protocol, Origin, and Occasion across culture entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 12 downloadable records
Protocol↕ | Origin↕ | Occasion↕ |
|---|---|---|
Half-staff (half-mast) | 17th century British navy | Mourning |
Color guard | Medieval European armies | Military ceremony |
Flag burning as retirement | US VFW tradition | Worn-out flags |
Dipping salute | Maritime tradition | Passing ships |
Folding the flag | US military | Military funerals |
Raising to reveille | US and Commonwealth militaries | Morning ceremony |
Lowering to retreat | US and Commonwealth militaries | Evening ceremony |
Trooping the Colour | 17th century British army | Sovereign's birthday |
Hinomaru flag-raising | Japan | National holidays |
Flag waving at half-mast on Yom HaZikaron | Israel | Memorial Day |
Reversed flag as distress | Maritime tradition | Ship in distress |
Escamotage at Bastille Day | France | July 14 |
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