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Actions	Royal Standard of Scotland Remove from selection Add to selection Object numberP3502 TitleRoyal Standard of Scotland DescriptionThe Royal Standard of Scotland, also known as the Banner of the King of Scots, or more commonly the Lion Rampant of Scotland, is the Scottish Royal Banner of Arms. Used historically by the King of Scots, the Royal Standard of Scotland differs from Scotland's national flag, the Saltire, in that its correct use is restricted by an Act of the Parliament of Scotland to only a few Great Officers of State who officially represent the Sovereign in Scotland. It is also used in an official capacity at royal residences in Scotland when the Sovereign is not present. Red (Gules) lion rampant, with blue (Azure) claws and tongue, within a red double border, with a double motif of alternating heraldic lilies, on a yellow (Or) field. 20th century Production period20th century Object nameflag Object category4.5542, 1.311 Dimensions whole height: 1100.0 cm whole width: 1120.0 cm

Object numberP3502

TitleRoyal Standard of Scotland

DescriptionThe Royal Standard of Scotland, also known as the Banner of the King of Scots, or more commonly the Lion Rampant of Scotland, is the Scottish Royal Banner of Arms. Used historically by the King of Scots, the Royal Standard of Scotland differs from Scotland's national flag, the Saltire, in that its correct use is restricted by an Act of the Parliament of Scotland to only a few Great Officers of State who officially represent the Sovereign in Scotland. It is also used in an official capacity at royal residences in Scotland when the Sovereign is not present. Red (Gules) lion rampant, with blue (Azure) claws and tongue, within a red double border, with a double motif of alternating heraldic lilies, on a yellow (Or) field. 20th century

Production period20th century

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Object category4.5542, 1.311

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