THE BEST SIDE OF MEDIEVAL FLAGS AND THEIR MEANINGS

Coats of arms may be repeated on other paraphernalia of warfare like on the front and back of surcoats (a lengthy sleeveless gown tied on the midsection and worn above armour), pennons (triangular lance flags), horse coverings, banners, and hung down below the trumpets of heralds. Although rare because it was high priced, some knights experienced t