Obverse
Obverse

Obverse

Reverse

Reverse

Obverse Detail

Obverse Detail

Reverse Detail

Reverse Detail

ZFC1025

International Code of Signals A

Sub-collection: Signal Flags

International Code of Signals A
Spoken alpha
Meaning I have a Diver Down"
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

Width of Hoist 51
Length of Fly 50

Stripes

Size of Hoist 2

Stars

Are there stars on obverse? no
Are there stars on reverse? no

Stripes

Has a Blood Stripe? no

Fabric

Fabric Cotton

Stitching

Stitching Machine

Thread

Thread Material Cotton

Attachment

Comments on Method of Attachmen Sleeve with rope

Condition

Condition Good
Damage Some stains
Displayable yes

Date

Date Circa 1940's