tabard

noun5

1. •
   A sleeveless jerkin or loose overgarment.

   • The long rows of wheat-shocks marched like soldiers in worn yellow tabards. — 1920
2. •
   A similar garment officially worn by a herald and emblazoned with his sovereign's coat of arms.

   • The heralds in their tabards were marvellous to behold, and a nod from Rouge Croix gave me the keenest gratification. — 1863
3. •
   (historical) A sleeveless garment made of coarse cloth formerly worn outdoors by the common people.
4. •
   (historical) A cape or tunic worn by a knight, emblazoned with the coat of arms of his king or queen on the front.

   • And thereupon, behold, a knight on a black horse appeared, clothed in jet-black velvet, and with a tabard of black linen about him. — 1858
5. •
   A silk banner attached to a bugle or trumpet.