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What do the nautical flags mean?
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There are 26 square nautical flags, with each design representing a letter of the alphabet, as well as 10 numbered pendants, and signal pendants. These flags are used to communicate with other vessels at sea.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Nautical Flag From Power Squadron
Located in Norwell, MA
U.S. Power Squadron flag on wood pole fitted to a custom shadow box frame. The power squadron is an American boating club promoting safety on the water. High quality framing. 34"H x ...
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Linen
Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Nautical Flag Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Nautical Flag Brooch
A platinum flag brooch designed with a waved silhouette to evoke motion, set with square cut sapphires and rubies, and featuring a di...
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Red Silk Twill Nautical Flag Printed Miami Beach Collectio
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Red Silk Twill Nautical Flag Printed Miami Beach Collection Shirt
Category
1990s Italian Blouses
Framed Nautical Flag of a Yacht Ensign
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed yacht ensign flag with embroidered fouled anchor surrounded by stars in the blue field. This panel identifies a vessel as a pleasure craft, not a commercial vessel.
Weight: ...
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Set of Four Mcm "TGIF / Nautical Flags" Highball Glasses by Cera
By Cera
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of four MCM "TGIF / Nautical Flag" highball glasses by Cera, circa 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century American Barware
Materials
Glass
$360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Nautical Flags Enamel Charm Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold Maritime Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
The nautical themed enameled bracelet features 7 enameled nautical flags.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Link Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
