Framed International Code of Signals Lima (L) Linen Flag

Framed International Code of Signals Lima (L) maritime signal flag, professionally mounted within a shadow box display. Constructed of alternating yellow and black quartered linen panels, the flag retains its original canvas hoist, rope lanyard, and wooden toggle. When flown alone, the Lima (L) flag means "You should stop your vessel immediately." This important safety signal is used to instruct another vessel to halt without delay, often because of an immediate hazard or other urgent operational requirement. 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