The purpose of the USA Coast Guard ensign flag is to allow ship captains to easily recognize those vessels having legal authority to stop and board them. The flag features a red, white and blue design and is flown only as a symbol of law enforcement authority and is never carried as a parade standard. Size & Material- 15 inch tall X 24 inch wide, Made in USA and Imported, from 100% 200 Denier Nylon, a robust seaworthy material most suitable to resist the harmful effects of salt water spray and will fly in the lightest air. Stitching- Seams are double stitched using an extra strength core polyester thread on the top and bottom edges, and have quadruple stitching on the fly ends with double folded edges to ensure the flag has along life. Finishing- Made ready to fly with 2 rust proof 0.5 inch dia solid brass grommets fastened to a no-shrink 1.5 inch white canvas heading for attachment on poles or halyards. Manufacturers Product No: Q6705 AGAS Manufacturing Group is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high quality, low cost flags, banners, windsocks and other promotional products based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. This ensign design is printed onto heavy-duty, 1-ply, 200 denier nylon with UV protected inks, so the flag will fly beautifully for seasons to come. It's made to fly in the lightest breeze and measures 12" x 18" to ensure that is will be seen on the longest lines. Each flag also had a canvas header and 2 brass grommets. The material is intended for both indoor and outdoor display and is formulated to withstand the wear and tear your flag will sustain.