National CAP Flag. Made of rayon banner cloth or heavyweight nylon, the silver gray field measures 4 feet, 4" hoist by 5 feet, 6" fly and is trimmed on three sides with a 2 1/2" wide blue silk fringe. Cord and tassels of any color will not be used. The words Civil Air Patrol are inscribed on a scroll attached at the bottom of the shield. This flag will only be used when representing the national organization. When this flag is displayed or carried, the US flag will be of equal or larger size.