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The gonfanon banner appears in texts from the 11th century, but it is depicted as early as the 9th-10th
century in the St Omer Bible.
In 13th century sources it appears to be attached by laces to the shaft of a lance. In the 14th and 15th centuries the laces seem to be used less, the staff seems to be inserted in the banner.
The gonfanon is characterised by its axis at right angles to the staff.
I make these banners in linen, most often with applied designs (fabric cut then sewn), or when there is more detail by painting.

Sources :
- Bayeux Tapestry (11th century)
- BL Royal 2 A XXII Westminster Psalter (13th century)
- BNF Arsenal 593 Speculum Humanae Salvationis - Folio 332 (14th century)
- Morgan M.804 Chronicles - f.257 (15th century)

Possible options :
- emblem on 1 or 2 sides
- 1 or more points
- other fabric possible: silk, cotton
- visible handmade seams

Banner found on the 14th and 15th century.
They can be hung on the flagpole on one vertical side but can also have an additional horizontal hang.
The fabric is then well stretched even without wind.
They can be decorated with fringes on their edges and a long strip of fabric on the top that flies in the wind (no realization to show you for the moment).

I make these banners in linen, most often with applied patterns (fabric cut and then sewn), or when there is more detail by painting.

Possible options :
- emblem on 1 or 2 sides
- addition of a horizontal hook
- fringes on the edges
- flying strip of fabric
- other fabric possible: silk, cotton
- visible hand sewing

This shield shape is probably of medieval inspiration, frequently used by medieval companies.
There are banners ending in a triangle dating from the Middle Ages for the East (Turkey in particular).

I make these banners in linen, most often with applied designs (fabric cut and then sewn), or when there is more detail by painting.

Possible options :
- emblem on 1 or 2 sides
- Type of attachment: tunnel, loops (crenels), laces
- Other possible fabrics: silk, cotton