Palaiologos dynasty flag

Flag of the palaiologos dynasty with the imperial coat of arms (1259-1453). The four bs, or fire steles (greek: πυρεκβόλα - pyrekvola), may represent the initials of the family's motto king of kings, ruling over rulers (greek: βασιλεύς βασιλέων, βασιλεύων βασιλευόντων - vasilefs vasileon, vasilevon vasilevonton). The initials were added to the family's original arms after the ascent of michael viii palaeologus to the imperial throne. Reference: rietstap's armorial www. Euraldic. Com gules, a cross and four bs or.

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