Is there a name for the pole standards are hung from?

by thamosw

First, thank you for looking, and thank you more so if you answer.

I am looking to see if there is a name for the poles that Military standards are hung from? I've read a lot of what I can find for "Standard-bearer" but have not found a definitive answer.

If have a suggest on where else I might look or any other information please point me in the direction. Thanks

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard-bearer

CChippy

If by "Military Standards" you are referring generically to the Queen's and Regimental Colours, Standards, Guidons and Banners born by British and Commonwealth military units, the pole they are mounted on is called a "Pike", e.g. The Colour Pike. The colour pikes are topped with the royal crest below which hang tasselled cords. Modern colour pikes do not have a pointed pike head on top.

Reference: Various British and Australian military ceremonial manuals.