Here at Desert Springs Gracious Retirement Living in Oro Valley, Arizona, I have purchased over 350 United States 12" x 18" flags with 30" staffs and a spear on top. We put these great flags out on every Military Holiday along with our National Holidays, and days of honor for all of our warriors who have fought so bravely to defend our Great Country for all United States Citizens. These Flags require special attention every time we display them because they represent what the United States represents and what every other country would like to be like. Without the Top Quality 3/8" Oak Doweling we need to keep our great Country's flag in tip-top condition. They cannot be bent by moisture, or split. They must be top quality and that is what Woodpeckers Crafts supplies us. '