| Teutonic banners serie - Plate I The Banderia Prutenorum
is a remarkable 15th-century manuscript created by the Polish historian
Jan Długosz and illuminator Stanisław Durink. It depicts 56 banners
captured from the Teutonic Knights during the pivotal Battle of Grunwald
in 1410, a decisive clash between the Polish-Lithuanian alliance and
the Teutonic Order. This blog post will focus on the first 15 of these
banners, highlighting their historical significance, the commanders and
knights associated with them, and the stories behind each standard.
Each
banner represented a military unit under a notable leader or noble,
symbolizing the organizational and heraldic richness of the Teutonic
Order’s forces. The detailed descriptions by Długosz provide valuable
insights into the knights' bravery, the flags’ dimensions and designs,
and the fate of the warriors in one of the largest medieval battles in
Europe.
Through
examining these first 15 banners, readers can gain a vivid glimpse into
the martial culture, heraldry, and personalities that shaped the legacy
of the Battle of Grunwald and left an indelible mark on Central
European history | 
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