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ZFC0971
International Code of Signals V
Sub-collection: Signal FlagsInternational Code of Signals V
Spoken VICTOR
Meaning I require assistance ( not distress).
Since 1870 the ICS or International Code of Signals has been used by merchant vessels and warships and 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.
Combanion Piece to ZFC0972. It was connected to read "V - F"
Which means "You should hoist your identy signal".
From the Louise Veninga Flag Collection.
ZFC Collectible Flag
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 57 |
| Length of Fly | 60 |
Stripes | |
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| Size of Hoist | 1.25 |
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 |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | White background with red 3 inch diagonial cross throughout. |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Cotton |
| Comments on Fabric | Bunting Weave |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Machine |
Attachment | |
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| Comments on Method of Attachmen | Was attached to ZFC0972 when acquired to make international signal hoist "v-f" Through header |
| Method of Attachment | Loops |
Applica | |
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| Applique Sides | Single Faced = Mirror Image Reverse |
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 | Bad |
| Damage | Flag is used, frayed, torn, with extensive damage from continuous use. Very bad |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1950-1980 |