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==William of Poitiers, The Deeds of William, Duke of Normandy and King of England c.1071AD ==
(Gesta Willelmi ducis Normannorum et regis Anglorum) <br>
:<span style="font-style: italic; color: green">"The duke therefore sought the favour of this apostle for the project he had in hand, and gladly received from him the gift of a banner as a pledge of the support of St Peter whereby he might the more confidently and safely attack his enemy." [DOUGLAS and & GREENAWAY 1995: p.227] <br>
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:<span style="font-style: italic; color: green">"He then advanced in good order with the papal banner which had been granted to him bourne aloft at the head of his troops." [DOUGLAS and & GREENAWAY 1995 :p.233]
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Apparently mentions the fighting man standard being sent to Rome. - GET SOURCE
{{Ref|Book=Brown 1983}}
{{Ref|Book=Chaney 1970}}
{{Ref|Book=Douglas 1981& Greenaway 1995}}
{{Ref|Book=Giles 1847}}
{{Ref|Book=Gummere 1910}}