One of the greatest joys behind Patriot Wood is the opportunity to get to know other people’s stories and passions.

We recently had a chance to produce a custom order for Nomadés. Nomadés was looking for something different than anything we’ve ever done: an all-white flag to use as a photo background for their product catalog. Hearing about this order sparked our intrigue in Nomadés’ business. We knew some of their story, but we wanted to know more—and we wanted to share it with you. We reached out to their marketing director, Heather Osborne, to learn more.

Read Patriot Wood’s exclusive interview with Nomadés >

At just 32 years old, Alexander Hamilton was faced with a difficult situation. The American Founding Father was responsible for the United States’ entire treasury during difficult financial times—a result of America’s long fight for liberty. Keenly aware of the need to protect the young nation’s customs revenue, maintain safe coastal waters, and fight back against illegal trading and piracy, Hamilton had a big job ahead of him. But he knew that achieving these goals would be an important step toward establishing a firm financial foothold.

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After receiving an order for one of the biggest American flags we’ve ever created, we looked into where it was going and who it was going to. What we learned was inspiring.

Our flag was set to ship to K9s For Warriors, a nonprofit organization that trains service dogs to help disabled veterans suffering from PTSD. I had a chance to talk with Shari Duval, president and founder of K9s for Warriors.

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There is an entire field dedicated to the study of flags: vexillology. Within this field, you’ll find a set of very specific terms used to describe a flag’s properties. While many of these terms are straightforward and common, others are more esoteric.

Whether you’d like to know how to better describe your flag or just want to expand your vocabulary with a handful of new words, you’ll want to add these 10 flag terms to your arsenal.

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A wooden version of the New Mexico state flag is available at PatriotWood.com. You can check out some pictures of the New Mexico Wood Flag here, and keep reading to learn about this state flag.

The flag’s design isn’t just stunning, but it’s also full of symbolism. When we did a bit of research on its past, we discovered that there are both Spanish and Zia roots in its design.

Let’s take a look at the New Mexico flag: its symbolism, what it has in common with three other state flags, and more!

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