Banner Bearer - Revision history

Cian at 22:55, 3 November 2011

2011-11-03T22:55:53Z

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	'''Banner bearer''' is a general term used to describe someone who carries a [[banner]], [[standard]], or some other type of [[flag]] onto the field.		'''Banner bearer''' is a general term used to describe someone who carries a [[banner]], [[standard]], or some other type of [[flag]] onto the field.

	In armies at different times in history the term [[ancient]] or [[ensign]] is used to describe these bearers in an [[army]] and indicated a [[rank]] that was associated with the post. In [[Medieval]] times, terms for banner bearers included '''bannerer''' and '''banior'''. To be a bannerer was a position of high honour, especially when the flag being carried was of high significance, like the [[France\|French]] '''Oriflamme'''.		In armies at different times in history the term [[ancient]] or [[ensign]] is used to describe these bearers in an [[army]] and indicated a [[rank]] that was associated with the post. In [[Medieval]] times, terms for banner bearers included ''bannerer'' and ''banior''. To be a bannerer was a position of high honour, especially when the flag being carried was of high significance, like the [[France\|French]] ''Oriflamme''.

	==Banner Bearers in the SCA==		==Banner Bearers in the SCA==
	Although ~~'''~~banner bearers~~'''~~ are not often seen in SCA combat, their inclusion in an army adds panache and like their Mediaeval counterparts, they can be morale boosters for their comrades in arms.		Although banner bearers are not often seen in [[SCA]] [[combat]], their inclusion in an army adds panache and like their Mediaeval counterparts, they can be morale boosters for their comrades in arms. In some [[war scenario\|scenarios]], banner bearers might simply stand near the edge of a [[battlefield]] to indicate the presence of a particular fighting band, [[kingdom]], or [[household]]; while in others they may find themselves in the thick of the action.
	In some scenarios, banner bearers might simply stand near the edge of a battlefield to indicate the presence of a particular '''fighting band''', '''kingdom''', or '''household'''; while in others they may find themselves in the thick of the action.

	Whether or not they take an active part in a battle, banner bearers must be '''authorized fighters'''. They may carry a flag attached to a spear, but it is more appropriate that a banner pole not be a weapon, though it must be sturdy enough to take some punishment without splintering (e.g., rattan or the same ~~fiberglass~~ of which spear shafts are made). Such a banner pole can be used defensively but not to attack.		Whether or not they take an active part in a battle, banner bearers must be '''[[authorization\|authorized]] fighters'''. They may carry a flag attached to a [[spear]], but it is more appropriate that a banner pole not be a [[weapon]], though it must be sturdy enough to take some punishment without splintering (e.g., [[rattan]] or the same [[fibreglass]] of which spear shafts are made). Such a banner pole can be used defensively but not to attack.

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Donal: /* Banner Bearers in the SCA */

2011-11-03T18:06:25Z

Banner Bearers in the SCA

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	In some scenarios, banner bearers might simply stand near the edge of a battlefield to indicate the presence of a particular '''fighting band''', '''kingdom''', or '''household'''; while in others they may find themselves in the thick of the action.		In some scenarios, banner bearers might simply stand near the edge of a battlefield to indicate the presence of a particular '''fighting band''', '''kingdom''', or '''household'''; while in others they may find themselves in the thick of the action.

	Whether or not they take an active part in a battle, banner bearers must be [[authorized fighters]]. They may carry a flag attached to a spear, but it is more appropriate that a banner pole not be a weapon, though it must be sturdy enough to take some punishment without splintering (e.g., rattan or the same fiberglass of which spear shafts are made). Such a banner pole can be used defensively but not to attack.		Whether or not they take an active part in a battle, banner bearers must be '''authorized fighters'''. They may carry a flag attached to a spear, but it is more appropriate that a banner pole not be a weapon, though it must be sturdy enough to take some punishment without splintering (e.g., rattan or the same fiberglass of which spear shafts are made). Such a banner pole can be used defensively but not to attack.

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Donal: Changed to reflect the requirement that SCA banner bearers be authorized fighters.

2011-11-03T18:05:15Z

Changed to reflect the requirement that SCA banner bearers be authorized fighters.

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	'''Banner bearer''' is a general term used to describe someone who carries a [[banner]], [[standard]], or some other type of [[flag]] onto the field.		'''Banner bearer''' is a general term used to describe someone who carries a [[banner]], [[standard]], or some other type of [[flag]] onto the field.

	In armies at different times in history the term [[ancient]] or [[ensign]] is used to describe these bearers in an [[army]] and indicated a [[rank]] that was associated with the post. In [[Medieval]] times, terms for banner bearers included [[bannerer]] and [[banior]]. To be a bannerer was a position of high honour, especially when the flag being carried was of high significance, like the [[France\|French]] [[Oriflamme]].		In armies at different times in history the term [[ancient]] or [[ensign]] is used to describe these bearers in an [[army]] and indicated a [[rank]] that was associated with the post. In [[Medieval]] times, terms for banner bearers included '''bannerer''' and '''banior'''. To be a bannerer was a position of high honour, especially when the flag being carried was of high significance, like the [[France\|French]] '''Oriflamme'''.

	==Banner Bearers in the SCA==		==Banner Bearers in the SCA==

Donal: /* Banner Bearers in the SCA */

2011-11-03T18:02:36Z

Banner Bearers in the SCA

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	==Banner Bearers in the SCA==		==Banner Bearers in the SCA==
	Although '''banner bearers''' are not often seen in SCA combat, their inclusion in an army adds panache and like their Mediaeval counterparts, they can be morale boosters for their comrades in arms.		Although '''banner bearers''' are not often seen in SCA combat, their inclusion in an army adds panache and like their Mediaeval counterparts, they can be morale boosters for their comrades in arms.
	In some scenarios, banner bearers might simply stand near the edge of a battlefield to indicate the presence of a particular [[band]], [[kingdom]], or [[household]]; while in others they may find themselves in the thick of the action.		In some scenarios, banner bearers might simply stand near the edge of a battlefield to indicate the presence of a particular '''fighting band''', '''kingdom''', or '''household'''; while in others they may find themselves in the thick of the action.

	Whether or not they take an active part in a battle, banner bearers must be [[authorized fighters]]. They may carry a flag attached to a spear, but it is more appropriate that a banner pole not be a weapon, though it must be sturdy enough to take some punishment without splintering (e.g., rattan or the same fiberglass of which spear shafts are made). Such a banner pole can be used defensively but not to attack.		Whether or not they take an active part in a battle, banner bearers must be [[authorized fighters]]. They may carry a flag attached to a spear, but it is more appropriate that a banner pole not be a weapon, though it must be sturdy enough to take some punishment without splintering (e.g., rattan or the same fiberglass of which spear shafts are made). Such a banner pole can be used defensively but not to attack.

Donal at 18:00, 3 November 2011

2011-11-03T18:00:23Z

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	==Banner Bearers in the SCA==		==Banner Bearers in the SCA==
			Although '''banner bearers''' are not often seen in SCA combat, their inclusion in an army adds panache and like their Mediaeval counterparts, they can be morale boosters for their comrades in arms.
	'''Banner bearers''' are a type of [[non-combatant]] that is allowed on the battlefield during [[SCA]] [[war]]s. They are required to know the [[rules of the list]] and wear minimum [[light armour]] (or better) and must be over the age of 16. They are permitted to bear a [[banner]] (hence their name) and can be [[kill]]ed as a [[light]], but cannot attack or kill any fellow combatant.
			In some scenarios, banner bearers might simply stand near the edge of a battlefield to indicate the presence of a particular [[band]], [[kingdom]], or [[household]]; while in others they may find themselves in the thick of the action.

			Whether or not they take an active part in a battle, banner bearers must be [[authorized fighters]]. They may carry a flag attached to a spear, but it is more appropriate that a banner pole not be a weapon, though it must be sturdy enough to take some punishment without splintering (e.g., rattan or the same fiberglass of which spear shafts are made). Such a banner pole can be used defensively but not to attack.

	Being a banner-bearer is a nice, easy way of getting out onto the war [[field]] without having to do anything.
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Cian at 22:34, 26 October 2011

2011-10-26T22:34:08Z

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	'''Banner bearer''' is a general term used to describe someone who carries a [[banner]], [[standard]], or some other type of [[flag]] onto the field.		'''Banner bearer''' is a general term used to describe someone who carries a [[banner]], [[standard]], or some other type of [[flag]] onto the field.

	In armies at different times in history the term [[ancient]] or [[ensign]] is used to describe these bearers in an [[army]] and indicated a [[rank]] that was associated with the post. In [[~~Mediaeval~~]] times, terms for banner bearers included [[bannerer]] and [[banior]]. To be a bannerer was a position of high honour, especially when the flag being carried was of high significance, like the [[France\|French]] [[Oriflamme]].		In armies at different times in history the term [[ancient]] or [[ensign]] is used to describe these bearers in an [[army]] and indicated a [[rank]] that was associated with the post. In [[Medieval]] times, terms for banner bearers included [[bannerer]] and [[banior]]. To be a bannerer was a position of high honour, especially when the flag being carried was of high significance, like the [[France\|French]] [[Oriflamme]].

	==Banner Bearers in the SCA==		==Banner Bearers in the SCA==

Cian: links

2011-10-26T22:33:53Z

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	'''Banner bearer''' is a general term used to describe someone who carries a [[banner]], [[standard]], or some other type of flag onto the field.		'''Banner bearer''' is a general term used to describe someone who carries a [[banner]], [[standard]], or some other type of [[flag]] onto the field.

	In armies at different times in history the term [[ancient]] or [[ensign]] is used to describe these bearers in an [[army]] and indicated a rank that was associated with the post. In Mediaeval times, terms for banner bearers included [[bannerer]] and [[banior]]. To be a bannerer was a position of high honour, especially when the flag being carried was of high significance, like the French [[Oriflamme]].		In armies at different times in history the term [[ancient]] or [[ensign]] is used to describe these bearers in an [[army]] and indicated a [[rank]] that was associated with the post. In [[Mediaeval]] times, terms for banner bearers included [[bannerer]] and [[banior]]. To be a bannerer was a position of high honour, especially when the flag being carried was of high significance, like the [[France\|French]] [[Oriflamme]].

	==Banner Bearers in the SCA==		==Banner Bearers in the SCA==

Donal at 20:23, 26 October 2011

2011-10-26T20:23:44Z

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	'''Banner bearer''' is a general term used to describe someone who carries a [[banner]], [[standard]] or some other type of flag onto the field.		'''Banner bearer''' is a general term used to describe someone who carries a [[banner]], [[standard]], or some other type of flag onto the field.

	In armies at different times in history the term [[ancient]] or [[ensign]] is used to describe these bearers in an [[army]] and indicated a rank that was associated with the post.		In armies at different times in history the term [[ancient]] or [[ensign]] is used to describe these bearers in an [[army]] and indicated a rank that was associated with the post. In Mediaeval times, terms for banner bearers included [[bannerer]] and [[banior]]. To be a bannerer was a position of high honour, especially when the flag being carried was of high significance, like the French [[Oriflamme]].

	==Banner Bearers in the SCA==		==Banner Bearers in the SCA==

User 144: Reverted edits by 146.145.112.131 (Talk); changed back to last version by User 144

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	'''Banner bearer''' is a general term used to describe someone who carries a [[banner]], [[standard]] or some other type of flag onto the field.		'''Banner bearer''' is a general term used to describe someone who carries a [[banner]], [[standard]] or some other type of flag onto the field.

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	'''Banner bearer''' is a general term used to describe someone who carries a [[banner]], [[standard]] or some other type of flag onto the field.		'''Banner bearer''' is a general term used to describe someone who carries a [[banner]], [[standard]] or some other type of flag onto the field.