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Flag containing coat of arms or heraldic badge

Banners of [Knights of the Thistle](/source/Knights_of_the_Thistle) displayed in [St. Giles' Cathedral](/source/St._Giles'_Cathedral)

In [heraldry](/source/Heraldry) and [vexillology](/source/Vexillology), a **heraldic flag** is a [flag](/source/Flag) containing [coats of arms](/source/Coat_of_arms), [heraldic badges](/source/Heraldic_badge), or other devices used for personal identification.

Heraldic flags include **banners, standards, pennons** and their variants, **gonfalons**, **guidons**, and **pinsels**. Specifications governing heraldic flags vary from country to country, and have varied over time.

## Types

### Pennon

Main article: [Pennon](/source/Pennon)

The **pennon** or **pennant** is a small elongated flag, either pointed or swallow-tailed (when swallow-tailed it may be described as a [banderole](/source/Banderole)[1]). It was charged with the [heraldic badge](/source/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]

In contemporary Scots usage, the pennon is 120 cm (four feet) in length. It tapers either to a point or to a rounded end as the owner chooses. It is assigned by the [Lord Lyon King of Arms](/source/Lord_Lyon_King_of_Arms) to any armiger who wishes to apply for it.[3]

### Banner

Main article: [Banner of arms](/source/Banner_of_arms)

Heraldic banners at the funeral of [Elizabeth I](/source/Elizabeth_I_of_England). The queen's casket is escorted by mourners bearing the banners of her ancestors' arms marshalled with the arms of their wives.[4]

The **banner of arms**, also simply called **banner**, is square or oblong and larger than the pennon, bearing the entire coat of arms of the owner, composed precisely as upon a shield but in a square or rectangular shape.[2][5]

In the olden time, when a Knight had distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry, it was the custom to mark his meritorious conduct by prompt advancement on the very field of battle. In such a case, the point or points of the good Knight's Pennon were rent off, and thus the ... small Flag was reduced to the square form of the Banner, by which thenceforth he was to be distinguished

— Charles Boutell, *The Handbook to English Heraldry*[2]

The banners of members of [Orders of Chivalry](/source/Order_of_chivalry) are typically displayed in the Order's chapel. Banners of Knights of the [Order of the Thistle](/source/Order_of_the_Thistle) are hung in the 1911 chapel of the Order in [St Giles High Kirk](/source/St_Giles_Cathedral) in [Edinburgh](/source/Edinburgh).[6] [Banners of Knights](/source/Order_of_the_Garter#Garter_banners_in_St_George's_Chapel) of the [Order of the Garter](/source/Order_of_the_Garter) are displayed in [St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle](/source/St_George's_Chapel_at_Windsor_Castle). From Victorian times Garter banners have been approximately 1.5 m × 1.5 m (5 ft × 5 ft).[7]

Banners became available to all English armigers as a result of a report by Garter to the Earl Marshal dated 29 January 1906. The report stated that the size of a banner for Esquires and Gentlemen should be considered in the future.[8] Until that date, they were available to all noblemen and knights banneret.[9] In 2011, Garter Woodcock said that the banner for an Esquire or Gentleman should be the same size as a Marquess's and those of a lower rank down to Knight, that is, 90 cm × 90 cm (3 ft × 3 ft).[8]

In [Scotland](/source/Scotland), the size of personal banners, excluding any fringes, are specified by the [Lord Lyon](/source/Lord_Lyon).[3][10][11]

Scottish banners Rank − Shape − Size The Sovereign − square − 1.50 metres Dukes − square − 1.25 metres Marquesses and Earls − square − 1.10 metres Viscounts and Barons − square − 1.00 metres Baronets and feudal Barons − square − 0.90 metres Other armigers − oblong − 0.85 metres high x 0.70 metres wide[3][11]

### Heraldic standard

Further information: [List of royal standards](/source/List_of_royal_standards) and [Presidential standard](/source/Presidential_standard)

Standard of Sir Henry de Stafford, about 1475, features the [Stafford knot](/source/Stafford_knot) and [Bohun swan](/source/Bohun_swan) [heraldic badges](/source/Heraldic_badge) differenced with a *crescent gules* for [cadency](/source/Cadency). The standard bears the [Cross of Saint George](/source/Saint_George's_Cross) for England.  Black and red (*sable and gules*) were Sir Henry's livery colours.[12]

Standard of the [Leonese Monarchs](/source/Kingdom_of_Le%C3%B3n) during the Middle Ages (until the 13th century). It is one of the oldest heraldic flags, and the documentation for the colours dates from c. 1150.[13]

An example of a standard suitable for a Scottish [baronet](/source/Baronet) (who is, in this case, also the [chief](/source/Scottish_clan_chief) of [Clan MacDonald of Sleat](/source/Clan_MacDonald_of_Sleat))

The **heraldic standard** appeared around the middle of the fourteenth century, and it was in general use by personages of high rank during the two following centuries. The standard appears to have been adopted for the special purpose of displaying [badges](/source/Badge). "The badge was worn on his livery by a servant as retainer, and consequently the standard by which he mustered in camp was of the livery colours, and bore the badge, with both of which the retainer was familiar."[2]

Heraldic flags that are used by individuals, like a monarch or president, as a means of identification are often called 'standards' (e.g. royal standard). These flags, usually [banners](#Banner), are not standards in a strict heraldic sense but have come to be known as such. The heraldic standard is not rectangular – it tapers, usually from 120 to 60 cm (4 to 2 ft), and the [fly](/source/Flag_terminology) edge is rounded (lanceolate). In England, any armiger who has been granted a badge is entitled to fly a standard.

The medieval English standard was larger than the other flags, and its size varied with the owner's rank. The [Cross of Saint George](/source/Cross_of_Saint_George) usually appeared next to the staff, and the rest of the field was generally divided *per fess* (horizontally) into two colours, in most cases the livery colours of the owner. "With some principal figure or device occupying a prominent position, various badges are displayed over the whole field, a [motto](/source/Motto), which is placed bend-wise, having divided the standard into compartments. The edges are fringed throughout, and the extremity is sometimes swallow-tailed, and sometimes rounded."[2] The [Royal standards of England](/source/Royal_standards_of_England) were used by the kings of England as a headquarters symbol for their armies. Modern usage of the heraldic standard includes the flag of the [Master Gunner, St James's Park](/source/Master_Gunner%2C_St_James's_Park)[14] and the flag of the [Port of London Authority](/source/Port_of_London_Authority) (used by the chairman and the Vice Chairman).[15]

The [Oriflamme](/source/Oriflamme) was the [battle standard](/source/Battle_standard) of the [King of France](/source/King_of_France) during the [Middle Ages](/source/Middle_Ages).

In [Scotland](/source/Scotland), a standard requires a separate grant by the [Lord Lyon](/source/Lord_Lyon). Such a grant is made only if certain conditions are met.

The length of the standard depends upon one's [noble rank](/source/Peerage).[3][16]

Scottish standards Rank − Length The Sovereign − 7.0 m (previously specified as 8 yards) Dukes − 6.5 m (previously specified as 7 yards) Marquesses − 6.0 m (previously specified as 6.5 yards) Earls − 5.5 m (previously specified as 6 yards) Viscounts − 5.0 m (previously specified as 5.5 yards) Barons − 4.5 m (previously specified as 5 yards) Baronets − 4.0 m (previously specified as 4.5 yards) Knights and Feudal Barons − 3.5 m (previously specified as 4 yards)[3][16]

### Banderole

Main article: [Banderole](/source/Banderole)

A **banderole** ([Fr.](/source/French_language) for a "little banner"), has both a literal descriptive meaning for its use by knights and ships, and is also heraldic device for representing bishops.[1]

Royal Banner of the King of Denmark in the 14th century, based on the [Royal Arms of Denmark](/source/Coat_of_arms_of_Denmark)

### Gonfalone

Main article: [Gonfalone](/source/Gonfalone)

A **gonfalone** or **gonfalon** is a vertically hung banner emblazoned with a coat of arms. Gonfalons have wide use in civic, religious, and academic heraldry. The term originated in [Florence](/source/Florence), [Italy](/source/Italy), where communities, or neighborhoods, traditionally displayed *gonfaloni* in public ceremonies.

### Guidon

The Scots **guidon** is similar in shape to the standard and pennon. At 2.40 m (previously specified as 8 feet) long, it is smaller than the standard and twice the size of the pennon. Guidons are assigned by the Lord Lyon to those individuals who qualify for a grant of supporters to their Arms and to other individuals who have a following such as individuals who occupy a position of leadership or a long-term official position commanding the loyalty of more than a handful of people. The Guidon tapers to a round, unsplit end at the fly.[3]

A guidon can also refer to a cavalry troop's banner, such as that which survived the Custer massacre.[17]

### Pinsel

The Scottish **pinsel** is triangular in shape, 60 cm (previously specified as 2 feet) high at the hoist and 135 cm (previously specified as 4.5 feet) in width tapering to a point. This is the flag denoting a person to whom a [Clan](/source/Scottish_clan) Chief has delegated authority for a particular occasion, such as a [clan gathering](/source/Clan_gathering) when the Chief is absent. This flag is allotted only to Chiefs or very special Chieftain-Barons for practical use, and only upon the specific authority of the Lord Lyon King of Arms.[3]

## See also

- [Heraldry and Vexillology portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Heraldry_and_Vexillology)

Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Heraldic banners](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Heraldic_banners).

Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Heraldic flags](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Heraldic_flags).

- [Banners of the members of the Garter](/source/Order_of_the_Garter#Garter_banners_in_St_George's_Chapel)

- [Royal standard of Cambodia](/source/Flag_of_Cambodia#Royal_standard)

- [Royal standards of Canada](/source/Royal_standards_of_Canada) - [Flag of the governor general of Canada](/source/Flag_of_the_governor_general_of_Canada) - [Flags of the lieutenant governors of Canada](/source/Flags_of_the_lieutenant_governors_of_Canada)

- [Royal Standard of Norway](/source/Royal_Standard_of_Norway)

- [Royal Standard of Spain](/source/Royal_Standard_of_Spain#Historical_standards,_guidons_and_banners_of_arms_of_Spanish_monarchs)

- [Royal Standard of the United Kingdom](/source/Royal_Standard_(United_Kingdom))

- [Royal standards of England](/source/Royal_standards_of_England) - [Royal Banner of England](/source/Royal_Banner_of_England) - [Royal Banner of Scotland](/source/Royal_Banner_of_Scotland)

- [Oriflamme](/source/Oriflamme)

- [Personal Command Sign of the Swedish Monarch](/source/Coat_of_arms_of_Sweden#Personal_Command_Sign_of_H.M._the_King)

- [Royal Standard of Thailand](/source/Royal_Standard_of_Thailand)

- [King's Flag for Australia](/source/King's_Flag_for_Australia) - [Flag of the governor-general of Australia](/source/Flag_of_the_governor-general_of_Australia) - [Flags of the governors of the Australian states](/source/Flags_of_the_governors_of_the_Australian_states)

- [Queen's Personal New Zealand Flag](/source/Queen's_Personal_New_Zealand_Flag) - [Flag of the governor-general of New Zealand](/source/Flag_of_the_governor-general_of_New_Zealand)

- Japanese heraldic banners: - [Fūrinkazan](/source/F%C5%ABrinkazan) - [Hata-jirushi](/source/Hata-jirushi) - [Nobori](/source/Nobori) - [Sashimono](/source/Sashimono) - [Uma-jirushi](/source/Uma-jirushi)

## Notes

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTEChisholm1911312_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTEChisholm1911312_1-1) [Chisholm 1911](#CITEREFChisholm1911), p. 312.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Boutell_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Boutell_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Boutell_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Boutell_2-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-Boutell_2-4) [Boutell 1914](#CITEREFBoutell1914), pp. 246–251

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-lyonflag_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-lyonflag_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-lyonflag_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-lyonflag_3-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-lyonflag_3-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-lyonflag_3-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-lyonflag_3-6) [*lyon-court.org*](#CITEREFlyon-court.org)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** From a manuscript of 1603.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Flags of the World: Dictionary of Vexillology: B (Backing - Banner of Victory): Banner of arms"](https://flagspot.net/flags/vxt-dv-b.html#bannerofarms). *[Flags of the World](/source/Flags_of_the_World_(website))*. Retrieved 25 January 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTEBurnettHodgson20016–7_6-0)** [Burnett & Hodgson 2001](#CITEREFBurnettHodgson2001), pp. 6–7.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTEJohnston2011_7-0)** [Johnston 2011](#CITEREFJohnston2011).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Garter_Woodcock_2011_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Garter_Woodcock_2011_8-1) [Woodcock 2011](#CITEREFWoodcock2011)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** [Berry 1830](#CITEREFBerry1830), p. [*[page needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citing_sources)*]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["The Court of the Lord Lyon - Further Guidance on Flags"](https://web.archive.org/web/20191226183638/http://www.lyon-court.org/lordlyon/375.html). 26 December 2019. Archived from [the original](http://www.lyon-court.org/lordlyon/375.html) on 26 December 2019. Retrieved 29 April 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTEBartram200473_11-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTEBartram200473_11-1) [Bartram 2004](#CITEREFBartram2004), p. 73.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTEBoutell1914251_12-0)** [Boutell 1914](#CITEREFBoutell1914), p. 251.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Chronicle_13-0)** [Lipskey 1972](#CITEREFLipskey1972), p. [*[page needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citing_sources)*]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["United Kingdom - Army Flags"](http://flags.net/UNKG06.htm). *flags.net*. Retrieved 9 January 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["United Kingdom - Civilian Marine Services"](http://flags.net/UNKG13.htm). *flags.net*. Retrieved 8 January 2020.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTEBartram200472_16-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTEBartram200472_16-1) [Bartram 2004](#CITEREFBartram2004), p. 72.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Custer's 'Last Flag' sells for $2.2 million"](http://www.nbcnews.com/id/40608795/ns/us_news-life/#.USl8s1f_rOc). *[NBC News](/source/NBC_News)*. 10 December 2010. Retrieved 11 April 2018.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service))

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**Attribution** *This article incorporates text from*[A. C. Fox-Davies](/source/Arthur_Charles_Fox-Davies)' 1914 edition of Charles Boutell's

- *[The Handbook to English Heraldry](https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/23186)* at [Project Gutenberg](/source/Project_Gutenberg)*, which is in the [public domain](/source/Public_domain) in the [United States](/source/United_States).*

## Further reading

- Fox-Davies, Arthur Charles (1976) [1904]. [*The Art of Heraldry*](/source/The_Art_of_Heraldry%3A_An_Encyclop%C3%A6dia_of_Armory) (facsimile ed.). Arno Press.

- Nelson, Phil (1 February 2010). ["Banderole"](http://flagspot.net/flags/vxt-dv-b.html##banderole). *Dictionary of heraldic terms*.

- OED staff (September 2011). ["banderol\[e\] | bandrol | bannerol, n."](http://oed.com/view/Entry/15140). *[Oxford English Dictionary](/source/Oxford_English_Dictionary)* (Second 1989; online version September 2011. ed.). Earlier version first published in New English Dictionary, 1885.

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republics Soviet Navy Sri Lanka Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Thailand armed forces Timor-Leste Turkey Turkmenistan United Arab Emirates Uzbekistan Vietnam Yemen Europe Albania Andorra Armenia Austria states Austria-Hungary Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Brussels Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France regions communes Brittany Corsica Île-de-France Occitanie Pays de la Loire French Empire Georgia Germany states districts municipalities Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy regions Kazakhstan Kosovo Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Moldova Monaco Montenegro Netherlands royal standards provinces municipalities North Macedonia Norway Poland naval and maritime voivodeships Portugal personal standards municipalities Romania Russia federal subjects Sakha Russian Navy San Marino Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Soviet Union republics Soviet Navy Spain autonomous communities provinces Sweden Switzerland cantons municipalities Turkey Ukraine oblasts United Kingdom England Cornwall Northern Ireland Scotland Wales cities, towns and villages British Empire Vatican City/Holy See Yugoslavia North America Antigua and Barbuda Bahamas Barbados Belize Canada lieutenant governors Costa Rica Cuba Dominica Dominican Republic El Salvador Grenada Guatemala Haiti Honduras Jamaica Mexico states municipalities Nicaragua Panama Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Trinidad and Tobago United States states and territories ensigns jacks armed forces Puerto Rico CSA Oceania Australia state governors Christmas Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands Norfolk Island Federated States of Micronesia Fiji Kiribati Marshall Islands Nauru New Zealand Palau states Papua New Guinea Samoa Solomon Islands Tonga Tuvalu Vanuatu South America Argentina Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Paraguay Peru Suriname Uruguay Venezuela Names in italics indicate non-sovereign (dependent) territories, disputed states and/or former countries.

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