The Royal Guidon
The Royal Guidon (Guión) is regulated by Title II, Rule 1, of Royal Decree 1511/1977. It is identical to the Royal Standard except that the Royal Guidon has a golden fringe around it. It is made of silk’s taffeta. The size of the guidon is 80 x 80 cm. It is the personal command sign or positional flag of the monarch and carried nearby him.
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