vexillum

vēxillum ī, n dim.

vēlum, a military ensign, standard, banner, flag : sub vexillo unā mitti, i. e. were placed in the ranks , Cs.: ut vexillum tolleres. — A signal-flag : vexillum proponendum, i. e. the signal for battle , Cs.— The troops following a standard, a company, troop , L.