Hey! Stupid question here, but I'm a Norwegian veteran who served alongside some Americans in Kabul in 2019, I traded a Norwegian flag patch for an American one with one of the guys. I'd love to put it alongside a Norwegian flag on my MOLLE backpack during my summer travels to South Korea and Japan. Would any Americans find this offensive? Thanks!
EDIT: Thanks for your answers everyone! I'll rock it with pride!
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We would absolutely not consider that offensive and in fact we’d all be like “hell yeah brother 🫡🇺🇲🦅”
just the flag? no issue.
Sure why not
Americans might ask why but def won’t be offended.
I can’t see any American being offended by that. Most would either assume you are American or feel honored that you would wear our symbol.
You may be treated differently by people from other countries though if they assume you are American
Not even slightly offensive.
Sure, go for it.
If it makes you feel any better, I occasionally fly a Norwegian flag at my home in the U.S. (it was a gift from a Norwegian friend)
Go for it!
Hell yeah brother
Rock it brother
Wear it! And thank you for serving side by side with our brothers and sisters 🫡
You have my permission.
In all seriousness, no one would mind and you don’t even need a reason, but if you told them why, most Americans would feel quite honored by the gesture.
We don’t mind and would support it.
I would think it means you like us. Like wearing a band T-shirt 😁
Back in 2012 I took a cruise from England to Russia. While walking the streets of St. Petersburg I hear a familiar sound approaching. I turned around and saw a guy decked out in leather riding a Harley and it was reverberating throughout the city. But the best part was huge American flag flying off the back of it. It was the last thing I was expecting to see but, as an American, filled me with a sense of pride. I’ll never forget it.
Go for it man! We appreciate all love.
Not offensive and a great conversation starter
I’m sure the American you traded it with is proudly wearing the Norwegian one on their backpack
The worst an American will feel is probably indifferent. If anybody has a problem with it, they probably have an issue with the US government and not with you.
Not even a little bit offensive. We will love you for it 😁
If you got it from an American soldier it may also be a [“backwards” flag patch](https://emflag.com/blog/heres-why-the-american-flag-is-backwards-on-military-uniforms/) which is extra special and may make people think that you’re an American veteran at first. Everyone will enthusiastically accept your explanation though and if they don’t, send them my way.
Please do.
https://youtu.be/2R8QxCD6ir8?si=KaSSuWACd10jI1qQ
You’re good man. Enjoy your vacation.
You served with us? You’re one of us as far as I’m concerned. Rock that flag.
As an American Soldier that served alongside some of your fellow Norwegian comrades in Kosovo, I would not be offended at all and would think that was quite awesome.
As a veteran. Go right ahead.
God no. Fly that flag wherever you go especially since it has a personal connection. I love it. I just asked two of my military buddies in discord and their reactions were “I don’t give a shit what he does with it” and “wear that bad boy with pride.” I’m of the same opinion.
It may even spark some conversation. Norskie soldier with American flag in Korea? Tell me more.