Fragment van een kolonelsvaandel van het regiment Nassau-Weilburg 1758 - 1784

This is a fragment of a colonel's flag from the Nassau-Weilburg regiment. Although its creator is unknown, its heraldic symbolism speaks volumes about power, status, and identity in its time. Imagine this flag in the midst of battle, a visual representation of a military regiment connected to the House of Nassau. The coat of arms, flanked by crowned lions, displays a complex history of noble lineage and territorial claims. Each element, from the eagles to the rampant lions, embodies the values of the elite. But beyond the battlefield, flags were also a sign of social identity, as they shaped allegiances and highlighted cultural and political differences. This vaandel reminds us that behind every symbol of power are real people with multifaceted identities, and the flag is one of many material objects that are saturated with both personal and collective meanings.