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The flags of captains in the English army, painted in colours; with, in many instances, the names and arms of the captains by whom they were severally borne, 17th century

Eleven of the coats of arms are painted in their proper colours, and six are in trick without tinctures. At fol. 17 are representations of two flags for cavalry, with the following notes: "This cornett for horsemen was made for the viccount Fawkland when he wente lord depetey in to Ireland, 1622. It was on yeard longe and three quarters broade, and was made of read damaske, the stares weare gold, and the motto was gold: also. / This is a cornett for horsemen, and was in St.…
Collection: Rawlinson Manuscripts
Shelfmark: MS. Rawl. A. 496
Extents: 37 Leaves
Dates: 17th century