The gonfanon banner appears in texts from the 11th century, but it is shown as early as the 9th-10th century in the St Omer Bible.
In 13th-century sources it seems to be attached to the lance shaft with laces. In the 14th and 15th centuries laces seem to be used less, and the shaft seems to be inserted into the banner. The gonfanon is characterised by its axis at a right angle to the shaft.
I make these banners in linen, most often with appliquéd motifs (fabric cut then sewn), or by painting when there is more detail.
The yellow banner in the photo was made on silk and the lions are painted.
The other photos show linen banners.
Sources :
Saint-Omer Library Ms. 764 Life of Saint Wandrille
Bayeux Tapestry (11th century)
BL Royal 2 A XXII Westminster Psalter (13th century)
BNF Arsenal 593 Speculum Humanae Salvationis - Folio 332 (14e siecle)
Morgan M.804 Chronicles - f.257 (15th century)
Possible options:
- emblem on 1 or 2 sides
- 1 or several points
- fabric: linen, silk
- visible hand-sewn seams
- made-to-measure dimensions
- emblem technique: embroidery, painting, cut/sewn
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