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Flying Colours Distinction Military Contexts Meant Regimental Flag

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Description with distinction

Formerly, in military contexts, flying colours meant having the regimental flag flying as a sign of success or victory

A conquered army usually had to lower (or strike) its colours with distinction

Formerly, in military contexts, flying colours meant having the regimental flag flying as a sign of suc

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