Why does the American flag sometimes have a yellow fringe around it?

Why does the American flag sometimes have a yellow fringe around it?
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From my understanding, it is for honorable enrichment only. There are some people that believe a US flag with gold fringe is indicative of martial law, but from what I’ve been able to find, that’s not really the case.
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