Abstract: A pliable, directional, protective finial comprising an initially substantially flat resilient member having a longitudinal axis of symmetry, a first geometric shape at the top thereof providing different color indications toward the front and back of the finial in installation, and a pair of geometric shapes at the bottom thereof on opposite sides of the axis of symmetry adapted to be placed in alignment on folding of the bottom of the finial about a finial shaft, structure for securing the end of the shaft to the resilient member adjacent the upper geometric shape and for holding the bottom of the finial on the finial shaft in position folded about the shaft along the longitudinal axis of symmetry thereof. The geometric shapes are of direction indicating colors which are light reflective, and the finial is inherently aerodynamically stable in the folded position whereby correct directional information is assured.