Product Description
Show your support for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary with this high-quality, officially licensed ensign flag. Measuring 12" x 19-1/2", the GSPEC Size 4 flag is designed for use by members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, featuring the distinctive double seal. Crafted with attention to detail, this flag meets the specifications set forth by the U.S. Coast Guard, ensuring authenticity and durability.
Features:
- Official GSPEC Size 4 Flag: Measures 12" x 19-1/2", the standard size for official Coast Guard Auxiliary ensigns.
- Double Seal Design: Features the official double seal of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
- Premium Construction: Made from high-quality materials for durability and long-lasting use.
- Header and Grommets: Includes a sturdy header with brass grommets for easy mounting on flagpoles or display.
- Authentic Coast Guard Specifications: Meets the official U.S. Coast Guard specifications (GSPEC).
- Ideal for Outdoor or Indoor Use: Perfect for display in various settings, from official events to personal use.
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary was formed in 1939 to provide a civilian reserve to support the Coast Guard's ability to cope with the boom in recreational boating in the United States. It is an unpaid, voluntary organization of boaters, aircraft owners, and others who make their equipment available to support any of the Coast Guard's statutory missions, focusing particularly on boating safety education and inspections. The basic unit of the auxiliary is the local flotilla, composed of at least 10 vessels. Flotillas are grouped into divisions, which are in turn grouped into districts corresponding to the district structure of the regular Coast Guard.
Boats, aircraft, and radio stations belonging to members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and meeting standards of equipment and training set forth by the Commandant of the Coast Guard are designated "operational facilities" and authorized to display the Coast Guard Auxiliary ensign. This flag is medium blue with a broad white diagonal band and the Auxiliary emblem in blue and white on the center (33 CFR 5.47). It is known among members as the "blue ensign." It is flown both day and night when the Auxiliarist is aboard, at the main truck if the vessel has a mast or at the bow staff if it does not. Boats equipped with a radio antenna but no mast may fly the Auxiliary ensign on it, about two-thirds of the way up.
