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We offer highly detailed (custom made) Heraldic flags, Gonfalons, Gonfanons and Standards. Each piece is individually cut out and applied to the surface of the flag, then the detail and highlights are embroidered onto the material. This means that a full achievement of arms, or any design can be faithfully recreated. These unique works of art are outstanding for displaying your Coat of Arms in a Great room, corporate head office, or for Mediaeval and Military re-enactment groups. They can also be used as a rallying point at family reunions. Made of heavy duty nylon with a reinforced edge, we do note recommend leaving these out in all weathers, as colour loss could occur. Please send size required and an idea of the design for a price quote. Thank you, Sheila sheba@execulink.com |
![]() The picture above is an actual photo of "Sheba Imports" company flag |
![]() Reinforced edge with brass eyelets or toggle |
![]() Please note the details in the wings of the Griffin |
![]() Enlarged image of the Stag |
![]() Heraldic Standard. The above design is not for resale or reproduction. |
Types
of flags available:-
Gonfalon:- In the middle ages this name applied more to the small pennon or pennant suspended immediately beneath the steel head of a knight's lance. Its most common usage today is ecclesiastical, after Pope Paul III in 1545 (d. 1549) of the house of Farnese appointed his illegitimate son Peter Louis Duke of Parma and "Standard bearer of the Church" (Gonfaloniere della Chiesa). The gonfalon's primary characteristic is that it is flown from a horizontal bar, usually supported by a vertical upright. Gonfanon:- Flown from a vertical staff and has tails that fly. The difference between a gonfanon with long tails and a standard is that a gonfanon displays the device on the non-tailed area, and the standard displays badges down the entire length of the flag. Standard:- This is probably the greatest of the medieval flags and was the rallying point for troops in battle. It did not necessarily indicate presence of the person leading the troops, but rather the office or Head Quarters of the leader. In Mediaeval times, these were roughly 7 to 8 feet long. |
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