A World War I era signal flag used aboard an American naval vessel, 34 x 60 in., two-piece construction, red and white cotton sewn at the center, folded over on the left margin with two metal hoist clasps, no markings evident. As spelled out in the U.S. Marine Crewman's handbook, the two-piece red and white flag, codenamed Hotel, orders a cease in firing. Slightly worn with a few scattered stains, else fine.