English Dictionary

pair of colours

noun

The commission of an ensign in the infantry or a cornet in the cavalry; an ensigncy or cornetcy. / (British spelling) A national flag and a regimental flag when carried together.

The pair of colours complement each other perfectly.

意味（1）

The commission of an ensign in the infantry or a cornet in the cavalry; an ensigncy or cornetcy.

[T]he old general assured him of his protection and interest for a pair of colours, if he was disposed to enter into the Dutch Service.

意味（2）

(British spelling) A national flag and a regimental flag when carried together.