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A British friend just advised me of this account from the London Gazette of General Howe's installation as a Knight of the Bath in 1779, including mention of the banners of the deceased knights, current knights, and knights-elect, Howe falling into the latter category. I think this supports my theory that this is the origin of the banner in the picture. (Not, as I first suggested, at Howe's funeral, since by then he was no longer "Sir William" but "Viscount Howe.") https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/11980/page/1?fbclid=IwAR2V1SuTtx9domeqF5NBVaKuEXU0pyvkSM1JGXKKYEH9RHtif6kX5KpOyRM
Sep 13, 2019, 5:51:09 PM