Traditionally, in the UK, an armiger would have his national flag displayed in the hoist on his personal banner.

Here are some examples of armigers and peers of Scotland:


Aquino M., Baron of Rachane



Morris of Balgonie and Eddergoll


The Marchmont Standard belonged to a member of the Border family of Home of Home, members of which held the office of Warden of the Marches between 1449 and 1603. It was made circa 1476 probably for Alexander, 1st Lord Home (d. 1491). It measures nine and a half feet long by three feet wide and is made of red silk (which has now faded to a cream color). There is a St Andrew's Saltire in the hoist, followed by a lion passant, the motto Keyp Reull (Keep Rule) and a popinjay (a charge from the Home arms).


Standard of the MacLaren, supported by the fetching Mermaid of Loch Voil. Illustration from 'The Highland Clans', Moncreiffe and Hicks, 1967

Regards

Chas