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ZFC0882
International Code of Signals Code and Answerin
Sub-collection: Signal FlagsInternational Code of Signals Code and Answering
Spoken Answering
Meaning Indicates a signal hoist is about to be raised.
Since 1870 the ICS or International Code of Signals has been used by merchant vessels and warships as an international language by mariners. In 1965, management of the ICS was taken over by the United Nations' International Maritime Organization. Each major seafaring country still publishes the ICS for the use of its mariners. In the US Navy it is Hydrographic Office publication #102.
ZFC Collectible Flag
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 22 |
| Length of Fly | 56.5 |
Stripes | |
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| Size of Hoist | 2.5 |
Stars | |
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| Are there stars on obverse? | no |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Cotton |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Machine |
Attachment | |
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| Comments on Method of Attachmen | METAL RING: 3.5 INCHES. ROPE AND METAL CLIP: 11.5 INCHES. Rope through header |
| Method of Attachment | Roped-header |
Documentation | |
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| Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Drawings |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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Condition | |
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| Condition | Good |
| Damage | STAINED |
| Displayable | yes |