US Coast Guard Ensign - Maritime Government Spec

First flown in 1799 to mark a distinctive difference between ships of the revenue service and standard merchant ships. This flag indicates vessels that have the legal authority to board another vessel. It is used only as a symbol of law enforcement authority and is never carried as a parade flag.

Coast Guard ensign design has 16 perpendicular stripes, alternate red and white, the union of the ensign to be the arms of the United States in a dark blue on a white field.

• Government Specification Maritime Ensigns - Made in USA
• These items are made in accordance with DDD-F-416F and U.S. Code, Title 4
• Heavy canvas duck heading constructed to government specifications
• #2 rolled rim, solid brass, toothed grommets on sizes up to 30x48"
• Nautical snap and ring attachment on 5x9.5' sizing
• NSN Size 5- 8345-00-242-0275 15" x 24"
• NSN Size 4- 8345-00-242-0274 30" x 48"
• NSNSize 3- 8345-00-243-9015 60" x 96"