Banneret

Ban·ner·et

Banneret

n.
  1. Originally, a knight who led his vassals into the field under his own banner; -- commonly used as a title of rank.
  2. A title of rank, conferred for heroic deeds, and hence, an order of knighthood; also, the person bearing such title or rank.
  3. A civil officer in some Swiss cantons.
  4. A small banner.