Standard of Arnor - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Imbefana · 12-31-2003, 10:29 AM

I know Rohan, Dol Amroth, and Gondor had their own flags and symbols for their realms, but does anyone know what the symbol for Arnor would be? After some research I'm wondering could it be a star. The Elendilmir was worn by their king and was the token of royalty. It white and star-shaped. King Ellesar gave Sam Gamgee the Star of the Dúnedain, which seemed to be a sort of medal of honor. And lastly, when the Rangers met with Aragorn in RotK in The Passing of the Grey Company, they were described as not having any type of signia, "only that each cloak was pinned upon the left shoulder by a brooch of silver shaped like a rayed star."

Am I correct in my assertion, or does anyone have other resources that talk about Arnor's symbol? Thanks a bunch. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Finwe · 12-31-2003, 05:00 PM

I think that the closest thing that we have to a banner or official emblem of Arnor is that star. The star motif shows up a lot where the Dunedain are concerned, so it seems to be a legitimate emblem.

Evisse the Blue · 12-31-2003, 06:14 PM

Emblems and Heraldry
This site is all about banners and emblems, and it's got legitimate references.
According to it, the banner of Aronor is a five pointed star, symbolizing the star of Earendil.

Gil-numen · 12-31-2003, 10:00 PM

I always thought it was some portable flag with the emblem of the star of the north on it.

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Finwe · 01-01-2004, 12:31 PM

Gil-numen, that is what standards usually are.

Snowdog · 06-17-2004, 10:20 AM

I always thought of the Arnor standard of old would be different from anything the Dúnedain Rangers may have had. But in general, I always thought of a deep midnight blue field with the Star of Earendil, and maybe the Sceptre of Annúminas as well.

It would be fun to make some 'unofficial' standards for Arnor & the Dúnedain.

12-31-2003, 10:29 AM	#1
Imbefana Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: idly sitting on a dock in Mithlond Posts: 19	Standard of Arnor I know Rohan, Dol Amroth, and Gondor had their own flags and symbols for their realms, but does anyone know what the symbol for Arnor would be? After some research I'm wondering could it be a star. The Elendilmir was worn by their king and was the token of royalty. It white and star-shaped. King Ellesar gave Sam Gamgee the Star of the Dúnedain, which seemed to be a sort of medal of honor. And lastly, when the Rangers met with Aragorn in RotK in The Passing of the Grey Company, they were described as not having any type of signia, "only that each cloak was pinned upon the left shoulder by a brooch of silver shaped like a rayed star." Am I correct in my assertion, or does anyone have other resources that talk about Arnor's symbol? Thanks a bunch. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ ~You see things; and you say, 'Why?' But I dream things that never were; and I say, "Why not?" --- George Bernard Shaw~

12-31-2003, 05:00 PM	#2
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	I think that the closest thing that we have to a banner or official emblem of Arnor is that star. The star motif shows up a lot where the Dunedain are concerned, so it seems to be a legitimate emblem. __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.

12-31-2003, 06:14 PM	#3
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Emblems and Heraldry This site is all about banners and emblems, and it's got legitimate references. According to it, the banner of Aronor is a five pointed star, symbolizing the star of Earendil. __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

01-01-2004, 12:31 PM	#5
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	Gil-numen, that is what standards usually are. __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.

06-17-2004, 10:20 AM	#6
Snowdog Emperor of the South Pole Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Western Shore of Lake Evendim Posts: 632	I always thought of the Arnor standard of old would be different from anything the Dúnedain Rangers may have had. But in general, I always thought of a deep midnight blue field with the Star of Earendil, and maybe the Sceptre of Annúminas as well. It would be fun to make some 'unofficial' standards for Arnor & the Dúnedain. Last edited by Snowdog; 04-01-2006 at 03:07 PM.

12-31-2003, 10:00 PM	#4
Gil-numen Animated Skeleton Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cuivienen...hanging out with the fading Elves Posts: 36	I always thought it was some portable flag with the emblem of the star of the north on it. ------------------------------------------ "Show it to me" Thingol to Beren