Abstract: A method and device for preventing a flag from furling is disclosed. The device includes a fastener for attaching the device to a flag; an elongated tensile element having a first end attached to the fastener and a second end; and a weighted object attached to the second end of the tensile element. The method includes fastening a first end of an elongated tensile element to a flag and attaching a weighted object to the second end of the elongated tensile element. The elongated tensile element may include a rigid element, such as, a rod or bar, or a pliable element, such as, a cord or chain. According to aspects of the invention, the interaction of the elongated tensile element and the weighted object counteracts flag motion tending to furl the flag around its flagpole. The weighted object may include a support structure and a source of source of illumination for the flag.