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The schwenkel was not a fixed or standardized element of heraldry, but rather a variable and optional one. The shape, size, color, and number of schwenkels could vary according to the design of the flag or the choice of the bearer. Some flags had only one schwenkel, while others had two or more. Some
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The schwenkel was a distinctive and decorative feature of heraldic flags, but it also had some practical advantages. The schwenkel helped to keep the flag displayed and visible in the wind, and it also added some weight and balance to the flagstaff. The schwenkel also made the flag more recognizable
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schwenkels were plain, while others were charged with symbols or letters. Some schwenkels were attached to the flag by a cord or a ring, while others were sewn directly to the fabric.
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