Pennon

The Pennon is a triangular pennant mostly made ​​of silk, which is attached to a lance.

History

In the Middle Ages it was the lance jewelry simple knight. A knight who became a banner Lord, just cut off his only Pennon to get his banner. From this practice also stems the saying: faire de pennon bannière (Fr. " rise in rank " ) ago. A Pennonträger also had the right to put a copy of his pennons of metal on his castle.