Oriflamme

• The Oriflamme was a sacred Banner of orange-red silk flown from a lance by the Kings of France during the Middle Ages between 1124-1415 CE.
• It was eventually replaced on Standards by the Fleur de Lys.

History

• Oriflamme is from the Latin, Aurea Flamma, meaning Golden Flame.
• It was kept at the Basilica of St. Denis, to the north of Paris.
• When raised, it was a symbol that no quarter was to be given, no prisoners taken.
• It was first used during the One Hundred Years War in 1124 by Louis VI, and last used in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.

Basilica Cathedral of St. Denis, Paris