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Obverse Detail
Reverse Detail 1
Reverse Detail 2
ZFC1027
International Code of Signals 3
Sub-collection: Signal FlagsInternational Code of Signals 3
Spoken THREE
Meaning Numeral 3
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.
WW II Flag.
ZFC Collectible Flag
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 57.5 |
| Length of Fly | 175.5 |
Stripes | |
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| Width of 1st Stripe | 69.5 |
| Width of Last Stripe | 46 |
| Size of Hoist | 1.5 |
Stars | |
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| Are there stars on obverse? | no |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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| Number of Stripes | 3 |
| Color of Top Stripe | Red |
| Color of Bottom Stripe | Blue |
| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
| Comments on Stripes | Stripes counting going from Left to Right (Top : Left, Bottomn : Right) Middle Stripe : White : 64" |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Wool |
| Comments on Fabric | Bunting |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Hand |
Thread | |
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| Thread Material | Cotton |
Attachment | |
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| Comments on Method of Attachmen | Sleeve with rope |
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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| Research Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Public Copy & Signs |
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 | A little frey |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1930-1940's |