Hand held flags, also known as grave marker flags, are used for many reasons. The right little flag depends on the job. A parade handout needs to be light, inexpensive, and easy to pass through a crowd. A classroom flag needs a finished display staff. A grave marker flag needs the right size, package count, and finish for a respectful cemetery placement. Here are some ways to help you choose.
Compare Hand Held Flag Options
| Product | Package | Best choice |
|---|---|---|
| Hand Held American Flag - Unhemmed | Gross of 144 | Parades, fundraisers, school events, and giveaways |
| American Flag - Classroom | Carton of 12 | Classrooms, offices, assemblies, and display sets |
| American Grave Marker Flag - Unhemmed | Gross of 144 | Memorial Day rows and cemetery programs |
| American Grave Marker Flag - Hemmed | Gross of 144 | Programs that want sewn edges on all four sides |
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Best for handouts: 4x6 Hand Held Flags
The Hand Held American Flag - Unhemmed is great for crowds. It comes in a 144 flag bundle, mounted on a 10 inch natural wood dowel with no top, and uses no-fray material so the edges stay tidy without sewn hems, while all being made in the USA.
This flag can be used for parades, fundraisers, July 4th giveaways, classroom send-homes, and community events where people will carry the flag.
Best for classrooms: Classroom American Flags
The American Flag - Classroom is the best flag to stand neatly in a room. These flags are sold in cartons of 12, printed on polyester material, and mounted on painted black wood dowels with gold spear tops and are always USA made.
Sizes run from 4x6 through 24x36, so schools and offices can match the scale to the room.
Best for memorials: Grave Marker Flags
For cemetery rows and veterans' organization programs, the Grave Marker Flags collection is a good option. We carry American grave marker flags in 8x12 and 12x18 sizes. The hemmed version is sewn on all four sides for durability; the unhemmed version uses no-fray material and is the lower-cost bulk option.
If your cemetery or veterans group already has a size standard, follow that guidance. If not, 8x12 works well for tighter rows, while 12x18 gives the placement more visibility.
Order before the holiday rush
Memorial Day, July 4th, and Veterans Day can move small flag inventory quickly. For multi-gross orders, municipal events, school programs, or veterans organization placements, start early enough to confirm stock, shipping, and internal approvals before the calendar gets crowded.
Shop by use case
Ready to order? Start with the right product for your needs:
- Parades, giveaways, and community events: Hand Held American Flag - Unhemmed
- Classrooms, offices, and indoor display: American Flag - Classroom
- Cemetery programs and memorial placements: Shop Grave Marker Flags — hemmed and unhemmed options in 8x12 and 12x18
FAQ
How many flags should I order for an event?
For handouts, plan around the expected number of attendees and add a modest buffer for extras, damaged flags, or last-minute guests. For cemetery placements, work from the actual grave or marker count rather than estimating from event attendance.
Should I choose hemmed or unhemmed grave marker flags?
Choose unhemmed no-fray flags when you need a lower-cost bulk option for a large placement. Choose hemmed flags when sewn edges on all four sides are important for the program or expected wear.
Which 8x12 flag do I need: classroom or grave marker?
Use the classroom flag for indoor display; it is sold in cartons of 12 on painted black dowels with gold spear tops. Use the grave marker flag for cemetery placement; it is sold by the gross and built for memorial rows.
Do you offer volume pricing for large or multi-gross orders?
Pricing is shown by quantity tier on each product page. For municipal orders, veterans organization programs, or school district purchases that span multiple products or require a formal quote, contact Flags USA directly through the website before placing the order.
How should small flags be retired after an event?
The U.S. Flag Code calls for dignified disposal of worn or damaged flags. For small parade or grave marker flags, the most common method is donation to a local VFW or American Legion post, which holds periodic flag retirement ceremonies. See our American Flag Etiquette guide for more on proper flag handling.
How far in advance should I order for a holiday event?
For Memorial Day, July 4th, and Veterans Day, inventory on popular sizes can move quickly in the weeks before the holiday. Multi-gross orders for large programs benefit from at least two to four weeks of lead time to allow for shipping, internal approvals, and any quantity adjustments.