{"product_id":"vintage-maritime-international-code-signal-flag-letter-d-delta-lg-sewn-yellow-blue-shipboard-flag","title":"Vintage Maritime International Code Signal Flag-Letter “D”\/Delta-Lg. Sewn Yellow \u0026 Blue Shipboard Flag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge vintage maritime signal flag representing the letter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“D” (Delta)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the International Code of Signals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flag is constructed from sewn yellow and dark blue fabric panels in the correct traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow-blue-yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e configuration. The Delta signal is used internationally to indicate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Keep clear of me; I am maneuvering with difficulty.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example has excellent original character and retains its heavy canvas hoist, attached rope, and turned wooden toggle used for securing the flag to a shipboard signal halyard. The canvas edge shows faded stenciled markings, including what appears to be a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“D” designation and additional size or issue markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flag has the look of an older working maritime piece rather than a modern decorative reproduction. It shows honest age and use, including scattered staining, spotting, wrinkles, light fabric wear, discoloration to the canvas hoist, and some fraying to the rope. The colors remain strong overall, and the flag displays extremely well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExact age and issuing service are unknown. While the construction is consistent with older naval and commercial maritime signal flags, this example is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot being represented as confirmed WWII U.S. Navy issue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e without a clearly readable dated or contract marking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very attractive display piece for a nautical, naval, maritime, signal flag, or military collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43615845548109,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/9E37E5EF-7420-44F0-AD59-F806423487B1.jpg?v=1788022479","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/vintage-maritime-international-code-signal-flag-letter-d-delta-lg-sewn-yellow-blue-shipboard-flag","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}