Banner

Spanish

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Based on the embroidered inscription, this banner apparently belonged to a confraternity of shepherds who cared for the flocks of a Mercedarian monastery. Both religious and military orders had close associations with the Mesta (livestock organization) at this period.

Banner, Silk and metal thread, Spanish

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