Color guard's charge (4)

I believe the answer is:

flag

(Other definitions for flag that I've seen before include "Rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device" , "Standard; tire" , "Lose spirit" , "Colours a paving stone" , "slow down" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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