Flag collecting is a fast growing hobby for many people. Although it is not quite the same as collecting stamps and coins. The process can be fun and you will also discover great ways to meet new people and learn more about the flag’s background.
Vexillology is the practice of gathering information about flags. There are actually experts who delve into the details of each flag they see. Before the internet became popular, flag collecting was a very difficult hobby. Stamp collections were easier to come by because there were post offices in every city. Coin collecting was also quite easy because coins were available everywhere. Flag collecting was more regulated because before, some countries will not ship out their national flags except for official purposes. This is why when internet use grew, flag collectors had more leeway and were able to get the flags they needed from different parts of the globe. World flags are now widely available from internet sources.
Flags will be available in different sizes, styles and materials. Each flag also has a unique name.
The pole holding the flag in place is referred to as the flagpole or flagstaff. The hoist is the end of the flag adjacent to the flagpole. It is also known as the vertical width of the flag. The fly is the edge opposite to the hoist, also known as the horizontal length of the flag. The background of the banner is called the field. The signs, words and emblems found on the flag is called the charge.