Guidon

Definition of Guidon

Gui´don

n.	1.	A small flag or streamer, as that carried by cavalry, which is broad at one end and nearly pointed at the other, or that used to direct the movements of a body of infantry, or to make signals at sea; also, the flag of a guild or fraternity. In the United States service, each company of cavalry has a guidon. The pendants and guidons were carried by the officer of the army. - Evelyn.
	2.	One who carries a flag.
	3.	One of a community established at Rome, by Charlemagne, to guide pilgrims to the Holy Land.

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