Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
A pennon, also known as a pennant or pendant, is a long narrow flag which is larger at the hoist than at the fly, i.e., the flag narrows as it moves away from the flagpole. It can have several shapes, such as triangular, tapering (square tail) or triangular swallowtail (forked tail), etc. In maritime use, pennants are to be hung from the main ...
The pennon is a small elongated flag, either pointed or swallow-tailed (when swallow-tailed it may be described as a banderole [1]). It was charged with the heraldic badge or some other armorial ensign of the owner, and displayed on his own lance, as a personal ensign. The pennoncelle was a modification of the pennon. [2]
The royal standards of England were narrow, tapering swallow-tailed heraldic flags, of considerable length, used mainly for mustering troops in battle, in pageants and at funerals, by the monarchs of England. In high favour during the Tudor period, the Royal English Standard was a flag that was of a separate design and purpose to the Royal Banner.
Flying the flag upside-down, [note 2] or tying it into a wheft. [1] A style of flag display where the flag is flown at least the width of the flag between the top of the flag and the top of the pole. Typically used as a display of mourning or rememberence. The act or function of raising a flag, as on a rope.
The Senyera[a] is a vexillological symbol based on the coat of arms of the Crown of Aragon, which consists of four red stripes on a yellow field. This coat of arms, often called bars of Aragon, [1] or simply "the four bars", historically represented the King of the Crown of Aragon. The senyera pattern is currently in the flag of four Spanish ...
Unimplemented Naval Ensign 1869–1918 Merchant Ensign of Austria-Hungary: 1934–1938 State Flag of the Federal State of Austria: This is the state flag of Austria adopted in 1934 and used until Austria was incorporated into Germany from 1938 to 1945. This flag was used during the regime of the Fatherland Front's one-party state. 1938–1945
4–21 May 1471, John Helmingham. [9][8] 4–21 May 1471, William Stanley. [9][8] 4–21 May 1471, Thomas Dering. [9] 4–21 May 1471, William Stamford. [9] 4–21 May 1471, John Aberdenny. [9] Knights banneret created in Scotland by Richard, Duke of Gloucester, probably on the conclusion of Treaty of Fotheringhay (11 June 1482) between the ...
The military colours of navy vessels are identical to their ensign. The ensign is in turn identical to the national flag, being made of ordinary canvas in various dimensions, according to the ship's rank, size and place of hoisting. They are flown in their vessels in accordance with relevant regulations.