With the installment of Byzantine Emperor Kantakouzenos, The Byzantine Civil War begins. Lasting until 1347, his ascension was questioned by so-call “Pretender”, John V. Losing thousands of men and territory, Kantakouzenos will be allowed to retire to a Monastery (and live out the remainder of his life).
A Flaunche in relation to a Shield or Coat of Arms is a Charge (symbol), consisting of a pair of concave indentations (one of each side of a Shield or Coat). The are also called “Sub-Ordinary” Charges. They are often left plain (or uncolored).