Oriflamme

n. flag or banner that is made to inspire and represent (especially as a military insignia)

The Oriflamme was the sacred banner of the Abbey of St. Denis, a monastery near Paris. The banner was red or orange-red and flown from a lance. Its color stems from the legend of it being dipped in the blood of the recently-beheaded St. Denis. The oriflamme later became the royal standard of the King of France, and it was carried at the head of the king's forces whenever they met another army in battle. The bearer of the standard, the Porte Oriflamme, became an office (like that of Marshal or Constable) and a great honour, as it was an important and very dangerous job to take charge of such a visible symbol in battle.
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Noun
1. an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle
(hypernym) symbol, symbolization, symbolisation, symbolic representation
2. a red or orange-red flag used as a standard by early French kings
(hypernym) standard
(classification) France, French Republic

n. oriflamme, flag or banner that is made to inspire and represent (especially as a military ensignia)

(n.)
The ancient royal standard of France.
  

(n.)
A standard or ensign, in battle.