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[as an alternative they always said you can put them in the trash, as long as the flag is ceremonialy folded the proper way, and wrapped in somthing.] I don't know were your Scoutmaster got his information, but I strongly disagree with putting them in the trash, no matter how they are folded...

Eagle Thanks for that bit of wisdom, I was unaware of it. And I agree 100% with MistWolf, Eagle, DO NOT retire your fathers flag. Buy or have someone make you a tri-cornered display case and keep it in the family for generations to come, along with any history of the man who proudly displayed...

Title 36, Section 176 US Code states: (k) The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning. This is not the entire content of this Title. You can find a lot of info on the internet by...

As an added note to this post, please be sure to "retire" your old flag appropriatly. If you do not know how to do this, might I suggest you take it to someone who does. Your local VFW will do it or you might want to contact your local BoyScouts of America council, they can also retire it...