Collected Illustrations of the Three Realms, Volume on Ceremonial Systems III

The character "軍" (Jun) represents individual soldiers or small units forming the outer perimeter of the procession.

original: "参旗" (Shenqi). The Shen mansion corresponds to the constellation Orion. The gloss "青甲" (Qingjia) indicates that the guards accompanying this specific banner wore blue-tinted armor to match the ritual color associations of the constellation.

original: "亏". In these ceremonial charts, this symbol represents the standard-bearer or the physical placement of the flag-pole.

The "Seal Stand" (Bao'an) was a portable, ornate table used to carry the Emperor's official jade seals (Bao). Each was a heavy, sacred object requiring four attendants to carry it via poles. They are flanked by large ceremonial fans (Shan) used to provide shade and signify high status.

original: "軫旗" (Zhenqi). The Zhen mansion corresponds to the constellation Corvus. Despite being part of the Southern "Red" quadrant, the guards here are also noted as wearing blue armor, likely following a specific Ming dynasty dynastic regulation for this rank of the honor guard.