banderole

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A banderole; esp. a banner displayed at a funeral procession and set over the tomb.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

A giant replica of the Bureau's cap-emblem—the Federal eagle clutching between his talons a banderole bearing the motto, 'Tis More Blessed to Give Than Receive—had been mounted on the center wall, the place of honor.

From The Great Potlatch Riots by Lang, Allen Kim

Bursting through the half-formed opposition, he passed to the rear of the guns, and planted his banderole at the door of Mahommed's tent.

From The Prince of India — Volume 02 by Wallace, Lewis

"God and our Lady of Blacherne," they shouted, and continued shouting while he was in sight, notwithstanding he did not so much as shake the banderole on his lance in reply.

From The Prince of India — Volume 02 by Wallace, Lewis

Mahommed, aroused by the tumult, threw on his light armor, and rushed out in time to hear the cry of his assailant, and pluck the banderole from its place.

From The Prince of India — Volume 02 by Wallace, Lewis