Teutonic banners serie - Plate I

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 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

 
 
 
Banner No.DescriptionChief / CommanderBanner Bearer
1Major banner of the Grand Master of the Teutonic KnightsUlrich von Jungingen (c. 1360-1410)Ulrich von Jungingen
2Minor banner of the Grand Master, served by notable and mercenary knights--
3Banner of the Teutonic Order, company led by the Grand Marshal of PrussiaFriedrich von Wallenrode (? - 1410)Friedrich von Wallenrode
4Banner of Cunradus Albus, Duke of Oleśnica (Silesia)Konrad VII of Oleśnica (Konrad the White)Konrad the White
5Banner of Saint George, company led by Georgius KerzdorffGeorg of KerzdorfGeorg of Kerzdorf
6Banner of the town of Culm (Chełmno), carried by Nicolaus called Niksz-Nikolaus von Renis (Mikołaj z Ryńska)
7Banner of the Teutonic Knights, company commanded by Thomas Moerheym, treasurer of the OrderThomas von MerheimThomas von Merheim
8Banner of the Bishop of Pomesania, company commanded by Marqvardus de ReszemborgMarquard von RessembergMikołaj Morawiec
9Banner of the Commandery and borough of Grudzancz (Grudziądz)Vilhelmus EllfensteinWilhelm von Helfenstein
10Banner of the Commandery and borough of BalgaFriedrich von ZollernFriedrich von Zollern
11Banner of the Commandery and borough of Schonsze (Kowalewo)Niklosch WylczNiklaus von Viltz
12Banner of the town of Kinszberg (Königsberg)Hanus von HaydetHanus von Haydet
13Banner of the Commandery of Antiquum CastrumWilhelmus NyppenEberhard von Ippenburg
14Banner of the Bishop and See of Sambia, commanded by Henricus Count of KamyenczHeinrich von Seefeld (bishop)Heinrich, Count of Kamenz
15Banner of the Commandery and borough of Tuchel (Tuchola), commanded by HenricusHeinrich von SchwelbornHeinrich von Schwelborn

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