Haiti flag 48 x 74" vintage

National flag of the Republic of Haiti, salvaged from an oceangoing ship.  The Haitian flag would have been the vessel's "flag of convenience" or "courtesy flag" and was flown by a vessel which actually called (visited) a port in Haiti, so it has been to the "homeland"! 

Synthetic material.  Screened.  Light patina, light soil, light wear.  No rips or tears. Smells like a ship.

Approximately 48" x 74".

Grommets.

The national flag is a bicolor, consisting of two equal stripes or bands - blue over red, emblazoned in the center with a coat of arms.  The coat of arms consists of a royal palm tree wearing a Cap of Liberty (symbol of freedom), flanked by rifles, flags, cannons, trumpets, a drum, anchors, other symbols (yes, there's a lot going on there!) and the motto "L'Union fait la force" which means "Unity makes strength" on a white ribbon.