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New Zealand Flag Institute |
GLOSSARY
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originally the junior
officers who carried the regimental colours. COURTESY FLAG -
The NATIONAL FLAG of the
country a naval or merchant ship is visiting, generally hoisted as the ship
enters port, as a gesture of goodwill. CREST -
The part of an ACHIEVEMENT OF
ARMS above the SHIELD, often with a helmet and torse. The term is often
incorrectly used to refer to the complete ACHIEVEMENT OF ARMS. The Royal
Crest (of a crowned lion standing on a crown) is used on a number of flags,
including the GOVERNOR-GENERAL’S FLAG. See ROYAL CREST. CROWN -
Many different types of
crowns are used on flags. They generally indicate royal authority. The Saint
Edward's crown, sometimes known as the Queen’s Crown, has arches that are
depressed in the middle. It has generally been used by female monarchs:
Victoria and Elizabeth II. The Tudor crown has a dome formed of arches. It is
sometimes called the King's crown, as it was used during the reigns of King’s
Edward VII, George V, Edward VII, and George VI. The term Imperial crown can
mean either the Tudor or Saint Edward's crown. The antique crown is much
simpler and has a serrated top. The arch of the naval crown is comprised of
sailing galleys. The Astral Crown is composed of wings. See ASTRAL CROWN,
KING’S CROWN, QUEEN’S CROWN. DEFACE or defacing -
To difference a flag by
adding a charge, badge, or writing to it. Has been used especially on
government service and colonial flags. The term does not imply vandalism. DEVICE -
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