RYORK-09N Four Yorkist Billmen, The Retinue of King Richard III

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By the time of the Wars Of The Roses, badges were of considerable importance. These along with the Livery Colours were closely associated with what was then known as Livery and Retaining (Bastard Feudalism). The badges were rarely worn by their owners, for they were marks of ownership. They were, however, worn by his servants, house-hold men, retainers, and probably temporarily by the adherents to his cause. So great and extensive was the use of these badges, that they were far more generally employed than the coat of arms. For where a man?s badge would be common knowledge and bear some repute throughout the kingdom, few people would know what his coat of arms looked like.

The Royalist Army was led by King Richard III. Richard formed his army into three divisions or ?battles?, The Vanguard or main ?battle? was under the command of the Duke of Norfolk, the main body was led by Richard, and the rearguard under the command of the Earl of Northumberland.