The "Killed in Action" (KIA) flag is a symbol created around 1993, to honor fallen soldiers. The red background symbolizes the blood shed, while the black accents represent mourning the loss of life.Black nylon covers the heading. Honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. A portion of the proceeds goes to the KIA Honor Flag Organization whose mission is to honor our fallen heroes and support the families left behind. Made of 100% Heavyweight SolarMax ® 200 Denier Nylon, it features strong duck canvas heading and two large brass grommets. Durable against heavy weather and fade resistant.