K000595 SIGNAL “L” FLAG. (Signalflagge)

BACKGROUND: In the mid 1920's the original German national signal pennants were replaced by the International signal pennants and flags. The International flag code consist of a group of forty two flags and pennants with a flag representing each letter of the alphabet, (in English), pennants for each numeral from zero to nine, four substitute or repeater pennants a code pennant and an answering pennant. The flags and pennants are accompanied by a code book and "hoisted" in a series of one to five flags/pennants to relay specific messages. Warships also carry the code and answering pennants to indicate they are not using secret codes.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: The square flag is roughly, 90cm long at the hoist end, 120cm wide. The dual sided, single piece, printed wool constructed signaling flag featuring black and yellow squares. Coloration and design signify the International flag code for the letter "L". Hoist end has white cotton bunting with tunnel loop. The bunting is well marked with a black ink stamped Eagle over "M". Nice worn and used example showing the expected age and wear.

GRADE ****                             PRICE $298.00

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