The Printed Fleur-De-Lis 3' x 5' Nylon Flag has appeared on countless European coats of arms and flags over the centuries and it is particularly associated with the French monarchy in a historical context, and continues to appear in the arms of the King of Spain and the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, members of the House of Bourbon. 100% Heavyweight Nylon Strong Canvas Header Solid Brass Grommets Flies well and dries fast It remains an enduring symbol of France that appears on French postage stamps, although it has never been adopted officially by any of the French republics. According to French historian Georges Duby, the three leaves represent the medieval social classes: those who worked, those who fought and those who prayed. French explorers carried it in the sixteenth and seventeenth Century, as they led expeditions across North America.