Is there any significance to the pennon (triangular flag) being red and white?
The different regiments, i.e. the Polish Lancers, British light dragoons, etc., used the lance in battle. They had a pennon below the tip which served to absorb the blood, preventing it from running down the lance and making it slippery. The pennon of the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) on its March West was of British regulation pattern in red and white. The lances of the NWMP were never used at war. Furthermore, on November 21st 1921, with the approval of King George V, a Canadian proclamation assigned red and white as the official colours of Canada. Consequently, on ceremonial occasions, we could hold no more appropriate colours aloft on our lances. 9. Does the saddle blanket have any significance? This blanket is called a “Shabrack” or “Shabracque”, which designates the saddle cloth used by mounted military units. It is derived from the Turkish “çaprak”. Some authorities insist that the term “Shabrack” should be used only when unit’s battle honours are inscribed on it. There are n
