signal flag L (Lima) 32 x 54" vintage

Salvaged ship's international maritime signal flag, used by ships in communication.  The principal system of flags and codes is the Interational Code of Signals. 

Letter / code / radio name:  
Lima. Meaning: "You should stop your vessel instantly."

Blazon: Quarterly or and sable.

Natural material.  Stitched.  Light patina, light soil, light wear.  Smells like a ship.

Approximately 32" x 54".

The signal flag consists of a equal sized yellow and black squares on top and reverse black and yellow squares on bottom.