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Standard of the Regiment of the Dutch Foot Guards
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Standard of the Regiment of the Dutch Foot Guards

anonymous · 1788-12-02 - 1795 · lining; painting technique; silk

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Ecru, with an oval shield bearing the full coat of arms of Orange-Nassau in the center, surrounded by the Order of the Garter, supported by two lions, of which the one on the staff side is turned away, wearing a royal crown, and surmounted by a royal crown. The lions stand on a white scroll, upon which in black classical capitals: JE MAINTIENDRAI. The whole is placed on a trophy of flags, trumpets, drums, cannons, etc. Hanging below on a white ribbon is the jewel of the Order of the Black Eagle of Prussia. Inscription on the shield: HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE. In the lower corner on the staff side and the upper corner on the fly side an armored arm with a golden falchion; in the upper bend and the upper corner on the fly side a grenade placed diagonally. The reverse side is identical.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineVaandel van het regiment van de Hollandse Gardes te voet. 1788-12-02 - 1795. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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