Trumpet banner, with Royal Arms of Charles II

This silk trumpet banner was made around 1660, probably in England. The banner would have hung from the trumpet of one of the four state trumpeters. These trumpeters announced the heralds when they were making official proclamations.

The banner shows the Royal Arms of Charles II as used in Scotland.

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Online ID:	000-100-082-365-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1988.187
Date:	Around 1660 c. 1660
Material:	Red silk damask embroidered in silver tissue applique with blue satin, silver gilt card and red silk. Inscription: [Royal Arms of Scotland]; CR II
Dimensions:	Embroidery: 513 mm x 593 mm H
What:	Banner, trumpet
Subject:	European Costume : accessories
Who:	Royal Embroiderers Workshop (Maker)
Where:	ENGLAND
Event:
Description:	Trumpet banner of red silk damask embroidered with the Royal Arms of Scotland: English, possibly Royal Embroiderers Workshop, c. 1660
References:	Marshall, R. K. (ed). Dynasty: The Royal House of Stewart. Edinburgh: NGS & NMS, 1990
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