But now, their battle standards, taken by the enemy, have at last returned to American soil after two and a quarter centuries.
The last were so named after their battle standard, a dead rabbit on a pike.
Other flags were the personal battle standards of different military zone commanders operating around Manila.
It originates from the early battle standards of mediaeval Portugal.
She lurched to her feet, holding the last wine bottle aloft like a battle standard.
"My brother has promised to have your head atop his battle standard and I think he shall."
He's been decorated half a hundred times, and his battle standard's heavy with ribbons of valor.
Frayed battle standards hung above the central dais of the hall.
On the hill to the north of the cross stands a church marking the spot where Oswald was believed to have raised his battle standard.
Gathered about him were the armies of four races, battle standards flying in the morning wind.