Medici Flag

By Crusader1307

The Medici Family “ruled” over Florence, Italy from 1421 (and on and off until the early 18th Century). Ruthless, they not only controlled Government, but in some cases – The Catholic Church (through Family appointments). They also employed one of the largest “hired” standing Armies in Italy at one point. The Families Personal Colors, where a White Field with their Family Crest placed center. It flew over their “controlled” Territory (as well as their “Merchant Fleet”).