The Founders, at the formative meetings, had discussed the design of a suitable Banner for the Lodge,
but no firm decision was made. Indeed, the discussions continued on-and-off for many years, but,
finally, the Banner was dedicated at the 99th Regular meeting of the Lodge, held on 16th November
1961, 14 years after the consecration. The dedicating officer was W.Bro.David Mitchell, PGD,
Assistant Provincial Grand Master.
W.Bro.E.Spencer, P.Prov.G.Chaplain, addressed the Brethren on the symbolism of the Banner.
"The chaplet of oak leaves... reminds us of the leafy Warwickshire countryside which is geographically and metaphorically the Heart of England. But the oak tree, standing firm through the changing centuries...symbolises...strength and stability in moral and social matters...Two pierced mullets, the five pointed stars...may be regarded as typifying our twofold duty, to God and to man...The circle at the centre of each star, being without beginning or end, is an emblem of eternity, and may justly be deemed to typify God, who is without beginning of days or end of years."
"The greyhound...we may interpret as a symbol of singleness of purpose, and of celerity in carrying it out...and reminds us that we should endeavour to be swift and determined to serve God and our fellow men, particularly in the fraternity of our order."
"Then at last we come to the Saxon crown which completes the crest, a symbol which looks back to the antiquity of our land and its institutions, and which looks forward to that reward for which we may hope. Having done our best to live according to the ancient tenets and established customs of the order, we look forward for the promise that the Lord of Life will enable us to trample the King of Terrors beneath our feet, and crown our hope with everlasting bliss in the realms of a boundless eternity."