When used as an insignia (e.g. military uniforms and vehicles), the stars are often on the right - especially if on the right side of the vehicle/person. The idea is that when moving forward, the air resistance will result in the flag pole leading, and the flag appearing reversed.
It’s sometimes called the “flying flag”
It’s also one reason a lot of flags are symmetrical - so that they appear the same from either side and regardless of direction of movement.
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When used as an insignia (e.g. military uniforms and vehicles), the stars are often on the right - especially if on the right side of the vehicle/person. The idea is that when moving forward, the air resistance will result in the flag pole leading, and the flag appearing reversed.
It’s sometimes called the “flying flag”
It’s also one reason a lot of flags are symmetrical - so that they appear the same from either side and regardless of direction of movement.