[MR] Regalia Question: Court Baron/ess

[Michael Houghton]

Howdy!

On Sun, Apr 08, 2007 at 06:48:15PM -0400, Sharon Henderson wrote:
> Good evening, gentle cousins!
> 
> Might I inquire of someone more familiar with the Great Book of
> Atlantian Law (or with the Kingdom website) where I might find
> information on acceptable regalia?  Specifically, I seek information
> on what a Court Baron/ess coronet may (and may not)
> be/have/exhibit/etc.  For instance, is there a height restriction?  I
> believe it's six points and there may be pearls on those points; are
> other gems acceptable?  Are there any other important things to
> consider from a design perspective?
> 
While it is conventional that a baronial coronet have six "pearls",
the interpretation of what amounts to a "pearl" admits wide latitude.
A baronial coronet may not be embattled, nor bear strawberry leaves,
as those styles are reserved for those of county and ducal rank
(respectively). Beyond that, the crown ought not appear to be one
worn by royalty, but that is advisory, not prescriptive.

yours,
Herveus
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