come in today

We have all that you need here at American Heritage. 

We sell flagpoles, flags, banners, solar lights, wearable items, plaques, and much more. Our flags and flagpoles are 100 percent made in the United States. 

We can also do custom flags or banners.

Come in today to place your order with us. We are located on Olive Blvd in Creve Couer. 

We look forward to seeing you :)

www.americanheritagebannersandflags.com 

Wearables

Here at American Heritage, we don't only sale flags, flagpoles, and banners, but we also sale wearable items. 
If you are looking for high quality material you have come to the right place. Virtually any style or color of sports shirt, cotton fleece and T-shirt in all sizes from kids to XXXL. We can customize to have your company's logo on it or even it shirts are for a family event- we can help you with your needs.
Since our wearables are customized, they are not available for online purchase. Please contact us via email for more information
Email at: info@amheritage.com or amheritagesales@aol.com



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Facts about Flags

Listed below are some facts about flags around the world.  Come in today at American Heritage on Olive Blvd to learn some facts about flags and share yours as well. While you are here, you can buy a United States Flag, State Flag, flagpole, and much more. We look forward to seeing you. 

 The words “Allahu Akbar” are repeated 22 times on the flag of Iran. 

John Rabe, a member of the Nazi Party, prevented the slaughter of hundreds of thousands of Chinese civilians at the hands of the Japanese by setting up a refugee zone under the Nazi flag. –Source

The first African-American to receive the Medal of Honor in the Civil War was Sgt. William Harvey Carney who, despite being shot in the face, shoulders, arms, and legs, refused to let the American flag touch the ground.

The flag of Mozambique has an AK-47 on it

There was about a 15 year  period in which the flag of France was just a white flag 

School Banners and Flags

The beginning of the school year is about to start up next month. American Heritage has your school/university covered with flags and/or banners.
The US flag is great to be in every classroom - especially elementary schools to say the Pledge of Allegiance to in the morning.  For a history classroom we also have state flags and flags from around the world. 
Banners are a great way to show off your school's sports team or even a banner for a dance or an upcoming event. 
Check out what we can do at : www.americanheritagebannersandflags.com

For any questions  email at: info@amheritage.com  or amheritagesales@aol.com
Call: 314-432-2101

Looking for a gift for a friend, or relative? Come to American Heritage located on Olive Blvd in Creve Couer. 
Flagpoles/flags are a great way to show someone them that you care, especially now with what is happening in our world. Let's show off your American pride by hanging a flagpole off your garage or installing one in your front yard. 
Besides having in stock a United States flag, we also carry Missouri flag and Illinois flag. We can also order any state flag that you may desire and have it shipped directly to you. 
Give us a call today at : 314-432-2101

Our website is: www.americanheritagebannersandflags.com

Guidelines for flags

 Hoisting and lowering of the flag

* The flag should be lifted briskly and lowered ceremoniously.

* The flag of the United States of America is saluted, or recognized by placing a hand over your heart, as it is hoisted and lowered.

* When lowered, the flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water or merchandise.

Manner of displaying the flag

* The Flag Code states it is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open.

* When a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.

* The flag should not be shown on days when the weather is severe, except when an all-weather flag is displayed.

* The flag should be displayed vertically, whether indoors or out, and suspended so that its folds fall free as though the flag were staffed.

* When displayed in a window of a home or a place of business, the flag should be displayed in the same way; that is, with the union or blue field to the left of the observer in the street.

Storing and disposing of the flag

* The Flag Code does not require any specific method of storage, however, over time it has become tradition to fold the flag into a triangular shape like that of a three-corner hat, with only the blue union showing.

* When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner. The American Legion frequently conducts flag retirement ceremonies.

Flag etiquette was established to honor and pay tribute to our nation and its history. As such, certain uses of the American flag are considered disrespectful. The flag should never be:

* Displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.

* Used as a drapery or for any other decoration.

* Carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free.

* Used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying or delivering anything.

* The flag should never be used as apparel, bedding or drapery.

* Festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always allowed to fall free.

shootings

We at American Heritage send our condolences to those families/friends who have lost their loved ones in the past events that has been happening in our world : the shootings in Dallas, Texas, the attacks in Nice, France and the attacks in Paris, France. Not to mention all the other places that have been attack or shooting has occurred.

Please note that flags will be flown at half staff till July 19, 2016 in honor of the attack on Nice, France. 

Our country fought hard to be free. We all need to stand up together and help put our country back to how it was.

State Flags

Missouri became the 24th state in the United States on August 10, 1821. The state was first obtained as a part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. It was later admitted as a state during the Missouri Compromise of 1820.

Missouri’s state flag was designed by Marie Elizabeth Watkins Oliver in 1913. The flag is rectangular with three horizontal stripes, which are red, white, and blue. They represent the state’s French heritage as they were part of the Louisiana Purchase, bought from France. The stripes also represent valor, justice, purity, and vigilance. In the center is a blue-banded circle surrounded by 24 stars, symbolizing the 24 states in the Union. Inside the circle are two grizzly bears, who represent bravery and strength. The bears are holding a shield which has a gold knight’s helmet sitting atop of it and 24 more stars. Inside the shield is the Missouri Coat of Arms, which is divided by three images. On the right side is a bald eagle grasping olive branches and arrows in its talons (these mean war and peace). On the left side is a grizzly bear on a red background and a crescent moon on a blue background.

Illinois became the 21st US state on December 3rd, 1818. Illinois was founded by two French explorers, Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet in 1673. In 1679, French settlers arrived and established the first settlement of Cahokia. Great Britain later gained the area during the French and Indian Wars in 1763.

Illinois originally had a state flag in 1913 which chose Lucy Derwent’s submission of the Great Seal of the State of Illinois, which had been created in 1868, on a white background. The flag depicts a bald eagle, symbolizing the United States, perching itself on a rock while carrying a shield in its talons. 

The flag was eventually redesigned in 1970 by a Mrs. Sanford Hutchinson. In the newer version, the name Illinois now reads underneath the eagle in blue. There is also ground around the rock the eagle sits on alongside a sea and a sun in the background. The ground by the rock represents the soil of Illinois.

Come into American Heritage located on Olive Blvd today to check out the state flags we have. If we don't have the state flag you are looking for, we can always order it. 

If any questions email at: info@amheritage.com

Or call us at : 314-432-2101 

We look forward to hear from you. :)

Flagpoles

Looking for a flagpole? American Heritage has got what you need.
We have in stock at our store 6 ft' silver or white poles that can attach to your house. Also in store, we have 20 ft' sectional poles.
Give us a call or email us with what you are looking for and we will be happy to help and give you a quote on a flagpole today. We can install the flagpole if you are not sure on how to do it.
While you are picking up a flagpole, a US flag or State flag will look great to fly on it.
Email us at info@amheritage.com
Call at: 314-432-2101

Our website is: www.americanheritagebannersandflags.com 

Signs

You already know it’s important for your sign to express the right information to the right people in order to boost sales and brand awareness. Have you ever considered the influence that color choice can have on your potential customers? Much work has been done on determining the subtle effects that color can have on our psychological states. At American Heritage, our artist is knowledgeable in how to effectively use color to make your advertisement pop in the right ways. You can come to us with a concept, sketch or goal and the professionals working in our design services will turn your ideas into compelling signs and advertisements. 

Check out these tips to help guide you when designing a personal logo or advertisement.

Consider your target audience


Age, gender, interests and nationality are just a few of the factors that determine how people react to color. Consider who is looking for your product when deciding on artwork for your signs and banners. Consider who your business targets, and why.

Think about your sign location

. It’s very important that your sign be visible no matter where you need it, but consider your advertising location as well. Some studies claim visibility is up to 40% higher with this combination.

Use the 5 color groups to provide the desired effect


People are strongly influenced by colors, which can subconsciously make us feel certain emotions or feel compelled to do certain things. Artists generally agree that there are five “color groups,” each with different effects on the brain. 

Warm, bright colors (beige, yellow, orange, pink and red) are considered “friendly,” and may make people feel energetic, courageous and even hungry. These colors make objects seem larger and closer. 

Cold, bright colors (lavender, silver and azure) feel modern, professional and clean; they’re great for products relating to health or cosmetics. 

Call us at American Heritage for information: 314-432-2101 or email at info@amheritage.com 

We would love to hear from you