Yes you can, but why?
You would be showing, quite publicly, one of the following:
Ignorance (U.S. Marines at 1992 World Series)
Request for assistance (common use for upside-down flag)
Political statement (diluted by the two above)
Most people would assume ignorance.
You only fly a Canadian flag at half mast when you are mourning.
The present canadian flag was first flown in 1965.
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It is not illegal, but it is allowed. But flying a torn flag is an insult to the country.
The first known flag to fly in Canada was St George's Cross, carried by George Abbot in 1534.
...No.
No, that's actually disrespectful. Flying a flag upside down is a sign of distress. For instance, if you were on a sinking ship, you should turn your flag upside down to signal to other mariners that you are in distress.
When you are in distress and need help.
Etiquette dictates that a national flag should never be shown upside down. It is a sign of distress to fly a flag upside down.
The American Flag flown upside down is a cry for help. It was mainly used on boats before the era of radio.
Flying an United States Flag upside down is a recognized distress signal.
None! Unless under duress.
You should never fly it upside down
According to US law, flying the flag upside down is only allowed when trying to signal "dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property". Like, for example, if you're on a boat and it's on fire and sinking.Some people fly the flag upside down to protest the US government or its actions. This is technically illegal, but generally not enforced. Additionally, many Americans, especially military veterans, tend to view such an act with hostility.
The Green Bee Eater can fly upside down.
You only fly a Canadian flag at half mast when you are mourning.
If you are in danger or distress it is