Framed International Code of Signals Hotel (H) Linen Flag

Framed International Code of Signals Hotel (H) maritime signal flag, professionally mounted within a shadow box display. Constructed of vertically divided white and red linen panels, the flag retains its original canvas hoist, rope lanyard, and wooden toggle. When flown alone, the Hotel (H) flag means "I have a pilot on board." It is displayed by a vessel to indicate that a maritime pilot is embarked and directing the ship through local waters, harbors, or other navigationally challenging areas where specialized local knowledge is required. The canvas hoist bears the Annin Flag Company "Defiance" label. Annin is America's oldest flag maker. International Code of Signals flags were widely used aboard naval and merchant vessels to communicate standardized navigational, operational, and safety messages before the widespread adoption of radio communications, and they remain an internationally recognized maritime signaling system today.

Weight: 9 lbs.
Overall Dimensions: 23"H × 27"W × 1 1/2"D
Made: American
Material: Linen
Date: 1950