I know!!!!! More Flodden flags...............
I think this maybe the last 2 flags for the Battle of Flodden..........until I can find more to make, that is. Thanks to Eric, for passing on the info about the Blue Blanket flag.
The Blue Blanket
The "Banner of the Holy Ghost", or Blue Blanket was dedicated at the alter of St Eloi, in St Giles church. It was carried at processions and represents the rights and privileges confirmed to Edinburgh citizens in 1482, when they rescued James III from imprisonment in Edinburgh Castle.
The Blue Blanket survived the Reformation and destruction of St Eloi's as a symbol of the Incorporated Trades.
In Osprey Elite 167, Scottish Renaissance Armies 1513-1550, there is a mention that The Incorporated Tradesmen of Edinburgh, took their guidon "The Blue Blanket" to Flodden.
The second flag, Is another Holy Banner, being the Banner of St Margaret of Scotland. This flag could have been carried by any unit of the Scots army. This flag is another that is taken out of Military Modelling 1982 Manual, which does have another two flags that I've not made yet, so I lied before!!!!
nice one mate, I will be using this also!
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Matt
Yay! More Flodden flags.
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ReplyDeletei love banners and flags, and those look beautiful!
ReplyDeletehey man, you can never have too many flags! :)
ReplyDeleteRay, how about some WSS flags? :)
ReplyDeleteExcellent work, as always. Your flags never disappoint.
ReplyDeleteCheers everyone, thanks for the comments!!!
ReplyDelete@Justin - Check some of my earlier posts, I've made some English flags for the Grand Alliance, you could use some of these, or let me know what you want, and I'll see what I can do!!
that mary looks kinda weak :D
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ReplyDeleteThanks to you I googled the battle of Flodden, interesting stuff!
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ReplyDeleteRay, thanks for the info about the blue blanket flag and St Margaret too. I had know idea about these two. Looking through your list of flags & banners at Flodden, I think your missing one, the "King of Scots."
ReplyDeleteLovely job Ray!
ReplyDeleteNow about those longboat banners...
Good work sir.
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff Ray. No pressure like, but, as Paul said, longboat banners would be nice.
ReplyDeleteHow long did the rights and priveleges last, as promised by James III, as symbolized by the blue blanket? Have they still got them now?
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure, here's a link to a later reproduction of the flag with the coat of arms of Edinburgh added.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/8616953@N04/4302437203
Ray !!! Have you ww2 german flags for panzer tanks ??
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carlo Antonio
I like the fact that any unit could carry the second flag. I'm new to your blog and will follow along.
ReplyDeletehmmmmmmmmmm the bottom flag might work for russian napoleonic holy Icons militia too
ReplyDeleteYeh, I don't see why not, they carried all sorts of religious iconic flags.
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