Description: Antique World War One WWI France Allied Armies French Field Marshall Napoleonic Style Banner Flag 51" x 38". #1: The flag shows the National shields of all of Frances WWI Allies. The shields are all connected by a long Greek/Roman Golden Oak Leaf Laurel wreath. #2: A "Greek Roman golden oak laurel" refers to a wreath or crown made of oak leaves, crafted from gold, which was a symbol of victory and honor in both ancient Greek and Roman cultures, often associated with the god Zeus/Jupitar due to the oak's connection to him; essentially, it represents a prestigious award or achievement depicted in classical art and mythology, similar to a modern "laurel wreath." #3: The Four Gold Thunderbolts are called "Fulmens" in Latin and are attributed as weapons to Zeus and Jupitar. In Roman mythology, "fulmen" is the Latin word for "thunderbolt," directly corresponding to the Greek god Zeus' weapon. #4: The Rooster is the ancient French symbol and used by both French Kings and the French Republic. He clutches the Field Marshalls Baton (the highest military rank) and a French Field Marshalls saber/sword. The rooster is considered an ancient symbol of France, primarily due to a play on words in Latin where "gallus" means both "Gaul" (the Roman name for the region of France) and "rooster", making the rooster a symbolic representation of the French people; this association has been used for centuries, particularly becoming prominent during the French Revolution as a symbol of courage and vigilance. #5: These French Field Marshall implements are surrounded by a Laurel Leaf Wreath around them. In Ancient Rome, the laurel leaf wreath was worn on the head as a symbol of triumph. The symbol of the laurel wreath is from Greek mythology. The Romans adopted the symbol because they admired Greek culture. In Rome, they were symbols of military victory.#6: Even the Field Marshalls Baton is Roman in origine. These Military Batons were awarded to Contouring Generals to carry in their Roman Triumphal Procession as part of their awarded regalia. Special Note: I will be closing my store December 3 for the Holidays and I just listed this November 27, so time is slim if you want this item.
Price: 1589 USD
Location: Houston, Texas
End Time: 2025-01-26T23:35:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
