Framed International Code of Signals Quebec (Q) Linen Flag

Framed International Code of Signals Quebec (Q) maritime signal flag, professionally mounted within a shadow box display. Constructed of solid yellow linen, the flag retains its original canvas hoist, rope lanyard, and wooden toggle. When flown alone, the Quebec (Q) flag means "My vessel is healthy and I request free pratique." Traditionally displayed by an arriving vessel, it signifies that there are no cases of infectious disease on board and requests permission from port health authorities to enter port and conduct normal operations. 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 health-related 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