Way back ancient Roman times, the pioneer version of a flag was placed on a spear and was showed in a battle. Its earliest flagpole has then transformed into a lot of ways on flag display. Flags are hung on the flagpole or to the staff, which could be immobile or be carried, like on military displays or parades. At the sea, flags are displayed from the ship’s mast.
Stationary flagpoles are usually created out of metal or wood, with attached cord and pulley for raising and lowering of flags as necessary. Flags are usually made with grommets where a cord can be affixed. Flagpoles usually have a ball on the top or a flat plate which is known to be a truck, which was initially made to withhold the wooden pole from splitting. The decorative objects or finials can also beautify the flagpole ends like the star or eagle or tip of a spear. As of today, the tallest freestanding flagpole recorded can be found in Tajikistan which is the Dushanbe Flagpole which has a measurement 541 feet or 165 meters. With a flagpole that is too tall may need guy wires or supports.
portable mounted flagpoles are also available to display flags and banners other that the traditional ones. The majority of flagpoles today is created out of fiberglass or aluminum and mostly has lengths which are telescoping needed for ease and flexibility. Flagpoles are made customized to fit the flag that will be in use, and most often being sold as accessories for ordered flags. For instance, a feather flagpole and golf flagpole are more of specialized versions which can fit any requirements.