In the Spring of 1994 I asked my wife, Kathy, to make me a Confederate "Stars & Bars" flag, as I thought it would be interesting to fly this flag along with my store-bought US flag on the Gettysburg anniversary days.  From that simple request arose Richard R. Gideon Flags, and the trademark "Gallantly Waving."

Since 1994 RRGF has been a leader in the field of professional "vexillology" - the study of flags and flag history.  NATIONALLY KNOWN - WORLDWIDE SALES

PRODUCTS - SERVICES - PEDIGREE

• CUSTOM MADE FLAGS.  Once a request comes in materials are purchased and, following guidelines provided by museums, pattern books, professional vexillologists, or our own research, a reproduction is made
• US FLAGS UP TO 30' x 60'   
• DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE LICENSED TO MAKE AND SELL THE NATIONAL SERVICE FLAG AND SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON
• OUTLET FOR DOD/AAFES APPROVED MILITARY BATTLE, CAMPAIGN, WAR SERVICE AND GUIDON STREAMERS
• OUTLET FOR CUSTOM STREAMERS THAT MEET ALL DOD REGULATIONS FOR MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
• INFORMATION and DESIGN
• FLAG PROGRAMS for schools and organizations
• Richard R. Gideon is a internationally known vexillologist and historian whose work has been cited in various print and electronic publications, and in Ph.D. level dissertations
• RRGF is registered with DUNN & BRADSTREET, and with the U.S. Government's CENTRAL CONTRACT REGISTRATION, WAWF, and DFAS
• RRGF is VETERAN OWNED and OPERATED.  We support our men and women in uniform

Our MUSEUM GRADE FLAGS are natural material, high quality reproductions, using reproduction quality material from antique fabric vendors.  RRGF does in-house artwork in oil and acrylic paints.  RRGF also offers a REPRODUCTION GRADE Nylon, Polyester, cotton, or silk flag, completely hand and/or machine sewn.  These flags are made either in the USA, overseas, or a combination of both

RRGF is registered in my name as a sole proprietorship in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and collects Pennsylvania sales tax on sales made within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, according to the Pennsylvania Sales Tax code.  There is no PA sales tax on flags of the United States, or on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania flag.  All other flags are taxable to Pennsylvania customers

RRGF is an Internet business, and is licensed to conduct business in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania. We do not have a showroom or store, and all business is conducted via telephone, mail, or the Internet.  Our Internet location is South Jordan, Utah

Some products are made directly by us, and some are made for us by associated companies.  THE MAJORITY OF PRODUCTS SOLD BY RRGF ARE MADE IN USA

The process of commissioning a flag is simple: the customer communicates his or her desires, I produce a proposal, provide fabric samples, and the customer accepts or rejects at will. That’s it.  My only stipulation is that I will not be pressured into a deadline, as quality results take time, and I will not be bound by delays incurred through suppliers or shippers, as these are outside of my control.  Museum grade flags often take several months to ship because the fabric must be woven, dyed, and shipped to me before I can start a project

Except for certain products that are "passing through" RRGF, such as commercial flags, I do not advertise prices. The complexity of flag projects, individual needs, and material costs vary so much that to advertise a price for a particular style flag is impossible.  But once I quote a job the price stays fixed  

RESUME:
RRGF has supplied flags to museums, reenactors, colleges and universities, actors, companies, historians, authors, private individuals, and four States.  The RRGF resume reads, in part, as follows: 

• Supplied flags to the Maine State Museum

• Supplied flags to the National Civil War Museum, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

• Supplied flags to the Mississippi State Museum

• Supplied flags to the Museum of the Confederacy, Richmond, Virginia

• Supplied flags to the Carlyle House, Alexandria, Virginia

• In 1996 we supplied a special flag that flew over the State Capital in Nashville, Tennessee, for the Tennessee Bicentennial 

• Our clients also include:

  • United States Customs Service 

  • Federal Aviation Administration 

  • USO of Illinois

  • United States Army 

  • United States Navy

  • United States Marine Corps.

  • United States Air Force

  • United States Coast Guard

  • Various Police and Fire Departments

  • Veterans and Service Organizations

  • State of California

  • State of Mississippi

  • State of Pennsylvania

  • State of New Mexico

  • State of Florida

• RRGF has provided Service Flags and Buttons to many military families, and was honored to receive a US flag carried by an Air Force Tanker on a mission over Afghanistan during the early phase of the War on Terror.  

• In 2003, Richard R. Gideon was a presenter at the 5th Annual Flag Symposium, held at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  

• In 2004, Richard R. Gideon contributed a Whiskey Rebellion Facsimile to the Alexander Hamilton Exhibition at the New-York Historical Society

• In 2005, Richard R. Gideon was a presented the paper "THE FLAG AS ART - SELECTED EXAMPLES 1788 to 2005" at the Star Spangled Banner Flag House Flag Symposium

• Richard R. Gideon was editor and publisher of AMERICAN VEXILLUM™ Magazine, has written over 35 articles and papers on flags and American history, and is the author of NAVA's "Illustrated Dictionary of Vexillology."

• Richard R. Gideon has reviewed for publication "FLAG: AN AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY" by Marc Leepson; "THE WHISKEY REBELLION - George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and the Frontier Rebels who challenged America's newfound sovereignty" by William Hogeland; "BETSY ROSS'S FIVE POINTED STAR" by John Balderston Harker

RRGF has one guarantee; ON FLAGS MADE BY RRGF AND SOLD TO INDIVIDUALS you must be entirely satisfied with the results or I’ll refund your money.  If, within 30 days of receiving your flag, you decide to send it back, I’ll refund 100% of the purchase price, including tax if purchased in Pennsylvania and taxable.  RRGF does NOT guarantee 1) how long a flag will last, 2) the fabric, 3) fabric dyes, or 4) assume any liability for what the customer does with the flag once it leaves our hands. On flags made FOR RRGF by subcontractors, ALL SALES ARE FINAL. 

RRGF reserves all rights world-wide.  The words  Richard R. Gideon Flags,"Gallantly Waving" and the RRGF flag are marks of trade belonging to me.  

RRGF takes a personal approach to the art of the deal, treating the customer as an individual worthy of respect.  As such the customer becomes a partner in the construction of his or her flag, and bears some of a partner’s responsibility.  By this I mean that we need to know as much as possible about what you want and what you expect.  If I feel we’re not qualified to meet your expectations I’ll be happy to recommend some of my highly esteemed colleagues.  RRGF will help in every way we can, even if we can’t do it ourselves.  At RRGF my only competitor is me.

If all of this sounds good to you I invite you to call, write, or E-mail...and thanks for your interest.