Which US flag patch in worn on the left shoulder and which in worn on the right? Well that depends.
A. Army regulation 670-1 outlines the proper placement of American flag patches on authorized uniforms. If the patch is placed on the left shoulder, the stars should be to the left with the stripes going to the right. If the patch is worn on the right shoulder, the stars will be on the right side of the patch and the stripes will be on the left.
B. According to the U.S. Code, it can be affixed to the uniforms of military service members, policemen, firemen and members of patriotic clubs and organizations, like the uniform of the Boy Scouts. However, the flag patch can be worn on the right or left shoulder, depending on the uniform. Military regulation requires that the flag's stars always be on the forward-facing side. Non-service members can wear their patches on either shoulder as well, but the stars can face the back of the shoulder or put on the right side."
And now you know.
A. Army regulation 670-1 outlines the proper placement of American flag patches on authorized uniforms. If the patch is placed on the left shoulder, the stars should be to the left with the stripes going to the right. If the patch is worn on the right shoulder, the stars will be on the right side of the patch and the stripes will be on the left.
B. According to the U.S. Code, it can be affixed to the uniforms of military service members, policemen, firemen and members of patriotic clubs and organizations, like the uniform of the Boy Scouts. However, the flag patch can be worn on the right or left shoulder, depending on the uniform. Military regulation requires that the flag's stars always be on the forward-facing side. Non-service members can wear their patches on either shoulder as well, but the stars can face the back of the shoulder or put on the right side."
And now you know.