The significance of the colours used for standards
Red (Gules): Signifies magnanimity, military strength, warrior and martyr.
Blue (Azure): Signifies loyalty, chastity, truth, strength and faith.
Black (Sable): Constancy or grief.
Green (Vert): Hope, joy and loyalty in love.
Gold (Or): Generosity and elevation of the mind.
Silver or White (Argent): Peace and sincerity.
Purple (Purpure): Signifies temperance, regal, justice, royal majesty, and sovereignty.
Maroon / Blood Red (Sanguine / Murray): Signifies Fortitude, patience or victorious.
Orange (Tawny or Tenne): Worthy ambition!