banderole

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From the extremity of which fluttered a small banderole or streamer bearing a cross.

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

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

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

Corti made the passage safely, and in the road beyond the moat halted, and drove the staff of his banderole firmly in the ground.

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