Ensign defending Colour 1696

When the battalion is in battle, the Ensign should stand at the head of the pikemen holding his Colour with his heel resting on his left hip, and grasp it with his left hand, holding a bare sword in his hand, as he can see by the figure.

When the battalion is in battle, the Ensign should stand at the head of the pikemen holding his Colour with his heel resting on his left hip, and grasp it with his left hand, holding a bare sword in his hand, as he can see by the figure.