{"product_id":"thyork-02-heraldic-banner-john-jenkins-designs","title":"THYORK-02 - Heraldic Banner | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHYORK-02 – Heraldic Banner | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Wars of the Roses (1455–1487), England was divided by a series of dynastic conflicts between the rival Houses of York and Lancaster. These struggles culminated in the Battle of Bosworth Field on 22 August 1485, where the forces of King Richard III confronted the army of Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeraldic banners played an important role on the medieval battlefield, displaying the coats of arms of noblemen and providing a distinctive means of identifying commanders and their followers amid the confusion of battle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe heraldic banner was generally square in shape and constructed using stiffened fabric, supported by a horizontal baton along its upper edge. This allowed the banner to remain extended without constant movement by its bearer, leaving one hand free to carry a weapon and defend both himself and the banner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese colourful displays of heraldry were closely associated with the noble families whose rivalries defined the Wars of the Roses. The loss or capture of a banner could carry considerable symbolic importance, reflecting the fortunes of the commander it represented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHYORK-02 – Heraldic Banner represents this important aspect of medieval warfare, bringing the distinctive heraldic traditions of the Wars of the Roses to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent addition to a Yorkist army collection or Battle of Bosworth Field diorama, this miniature provides a striking focal point among knights, archers and men-at-arms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Military Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53258490872090,"sku":"THYORK-02","price":108.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/large_THYORK-02.jpg?v=1793330516","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/thyork-02-heraldic-banner-john-jenkins-designs","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}