Description

Width: 57cm

Height: 78cm

Depth: 7.5cm

A striking and historically evocative framed red military flag featuring a beautifully embroidered heraldic lion holding a flag, surmounting a detailed crown, with the Latin motto “Virtutis Fortuna Comes” – translated as “Fortune is the Companion of Valour.”

Rich in symbolism, this piece pays tribute to British military heritage and would have once belonged to a regiment or ceremonial corps.

The lion is worked in golden thread with a striking blue tongue, while the crown is detailed with intricate metallic threads and a colourful palette of red, green, and gold.

The craftsmanship throughout is meticulous, with bead-like metallic stitching forming the motto ribbon. It is mounted in a custom wooden glazed frame with a brass plaque, preserving the textile beautifully.

This display piece would make a powerful addition to any collector’s wall, library, military-themed interior, or antique-styled décor.