[Salamander]

17 flags with gold fringe.

Even I thought that was...odd.

[Lurker]

Let us hope they stay quiet.

But they won’t. They’ll be peddling their bull**** before the sun goes down. And a whole lot of people here will line up for a heaping, steaming helping of it.

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[tenger]

"17 flags with gold fringe."

That's funny right there. 17, as in the 17th letter of the alphabet perhaps? There's a montage of all the times he's said 17 in his speeches as President, well over 100. Such an odd number.

[DAVEY CROCKETT]

17 flags with gold fringe.

******* Question:
What is the significance of the gold fringe which we see on some United States flags?
Answer:
Records indicate that fringe was first used on the flag as early as 1835. It was not until 1895 that it was officially added to the national flag for all regiments of the Army. For civilian use, fringe is not required as an integral part of the flag, nor can its use be said to constitute an unauthorized addition to the design prescribed by statute. It is considered that fringe is used as an honorable enrichment only. (Military tradition)

The courts have deemed without merit and frivolous, lawsuits that contend that the gold fringe adorning the flag conferred Admiralty/Maritime jurisdiction.

https://www.legion.org/flag/questions-answers/91475/what-significance-gold-fringe-which-we-see-some-united-states-flags