stand (communication artefacts)

Wooden model stand for model banners and polearms, accommodating three banners and six polearms. The stand is rectangular, with a flat supporting foot at each side of the stand. There are three vertical pillars, each with a pair of ornaments with apertures in them to support flagpole. A horizontal plank between pillars with three metal slots and chains on each side of the central pillar, to hold polearms. Metal apertures on the lower plank to accommodate model weapons.

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