International Maritime Signal Flags were historically used to communicate between ships on the open sea or to near by land. This attractive string of Maritime flags adds realistic and durable decor to boats or nautical decor. Each flag represents a different letter or number. They have double stitched seams on a nylon cord with ties on both ends to make display a cinch.• Weather and fade resistant nylon fabric with double stitched seams• Rectangular flags are 6" x 9"• Pennant flags are 6" x 14" or 6" x 9"• Over 40'' of nylon cord, 7" between flags, 36" ties on each end• No assembly required• Not regulation size, intended for decorative use only