<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">processional banners</topic></authority><related type="other"><topic>processions</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>processional staffs</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>gonfalons</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>banners</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>banners, processional</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>processional banner</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>vexilla</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Banners carried at the head of a procession, usually mounted upon a long staff or handle. They are usually rectangular, but may be triangular or of another shape. They are usually suspended at the top edge, but may be fixed on a stiff frame on all sides. They may be painted or richly embroidered; used in religious processions, royal processions, and for other occasions. They may carry the identification of a confraternity, congregation, or parish. ]]></note></mads>