Truck

• The truck is the top of the flagpole. This is where the pulleys are attached to raise and lower the flag.
  
  

Finial

• A flagpole may have a decorative ornament or finial on the top of the truck. A finial is more intricate than an ornament such as an eagle instead of a ball.
  
  

Halyard

• The halyard is the rope or cable used to raise or lower the flag. It is usually multifilament and is available in lengths from 28 to 80 feet.
  
  

Flag Snaps

• Flag snaps or flag clips are used to attach the flag to the halyard. They come in plastic or heavy-duty swivel clips.
  
  

Flash Collar

• The flash collar is a base decoration for the flagpole. It comes in black, white, or bronze aluminum.