California Stick Flag 4×6 Inch with 11 inch Plastic Pole – Printed Polyester – State of California Small Flag on Stick

Most standard miniature desk flag bases accept the 4×6 stick flag format, as this is the standard desk flag size and the base cups are designed for it. The specific pole diameter may vary slightly between manufacturers; the most common desk flag base cup for 4×6 flags has a hole diameter of approximately 3/16 to 1/4 inch. If the plastic pole sits loosely in the cup and the flag leans rather than standing upright, wrap 2–3 turns of masking tape or scotch tape around the pole base (the bottom inch) to build up the diameter until it fits snugly. This takes 30 seconds and produces a clean, stable result. Miniature desk flag bases are sold separately and available at office supply stores, craft stores, and online flag retailers for a few dollars each. For multi-state displays, fan-style desk base holders that accept 3, 5, or more 4×6 stick flags simultaneously in a half-circle arrangement are widely available and create an attractive multi-state or themed flag display on a conference table or larger desk surface.

The design is identical — both carry the official 1911 California state flag design with the Monarch grizzly, red lone star, red stripe, and CALIFORNIA REPUBLIC text. The difference is purely scale and the viewing experience that follows from it. At 4×6 inches, the grizzly is a recognizable animal form at 2–5 feet and resolves into distinct body detail — the head shape, the posture, the paw placement — at 1–2 feet of close inspection. The CALIFORNIA REPUBLIC text is readable as individual letters at 2–4 feet. At 12×18 inches, all these same elements are readable from across a room or a parade crowd. The 4×6 is for display contexts where the viewer is close to the flag — sitting at the desk, standing at a party table, looking at a shelf from a foot away. The 12×18 is for contexts where distance is involved. The color vibrancy of the two formats is comparable when new; both use printed polyester. Over extended display periods, the 4×6 may show color degradation under direct UV slightly faster than the 12×18 because the surface print covers a smaller absolute area, but for typical desk and indoor display in California, both will remain vibrant for years without direct sun exposure.

Yes — the 4×6 California stick flag is available in bulk quantities for classroom sets, California Admission Day school observances, party supply purchases, and any use case where multiple individual flags are needed simultaneously. Common bulk use cases include: a classroom California history unit where each student gets a desk flag for a California Admission Day lesson; a California-themed birthday party where each cupcake gets a flag topper; a school or community event where participants receive a flag to wave; and an office or conference meeting room where each seat gets a small California flag as part of a California-themed event. When ordering for a specific event or occasion, use the same-day shipping option to ensure delivery before the date if you are ordering within a week of the event. The flags arrive assembled and ready to use — no additional assembly needed for classroom or party distribution.

The California 4×6 stick flag is available as an individual flag in this listing. PromoPatriot offers the same 4×6 stick flag format for all 50 U.S. states individually, using the same 4×6 printed polyester on 11-inch plastic pole construction across the full lineup. This means all 50 state flags in this format are consistent in size and pole length, allowing them to be displayed together in a multi-flag desk holder, fan arrangement, or collected as a set with matching presentation. If you are building a 50-state desk display collection, all 50 individual PromoPatriot state stick flags will be uniform in size and construction. Search for the individual state flags you need in the PromoPatriot catalog to assemble your set, or purchase a pre-assembled 50-state set if available. For a California history classroom or a U.S. geography display, the full consistent set of 50 state stick flags at 4×6 scale is a practical, compact, and visually clean approach to state flag reference display.

Return within 30 days in original, unused condition for a full refund — prepaid return label provided. Defects in print quality or pole construction replaced free within 30 days — no return required on defective items. Normal characteristics of this product — minor color variation in printed polyester, slight variation in plastic pole color tone across a batch, print fading after extended direct sun exposure at desk level — are inherent characteristics of printed materials and not manufacturing defects. Flags used as food toppers or party decorations that have been inserted into food items are considered used and are not eligible for return.