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==Coronet (Regalia)== |
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An ornamental circlet, signifying the position of the wearer. Usually refers specifically to a circlet that indicates rank less than [[Royalty]], such as [[Princess]] of a [[principality]] or [[Baron]]. |
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Historically, [[Sumptuary law|sumptuary laws]] often restricted the form and shape of a coronet. Many of those laws have been perpetuated in the [[SCA]]. For example: |
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* Strawberry leaves are restricted to [[Duke|Ducal]] coronets |
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* [[Count|County]] coronets are the only coronets which may be [[embattled]] |
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* Coronets of six [[pearl|pearls]] indicate [[Baron|baronial]] rank. |
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Revision as of 01:04, 21 September 2006
Coronet (Regalia)
An ornamental circlet, signifying the position of the wearer. Usually refers specifically to a circlet that indicates rank less than Royalty, such as Princess of a principality or Baron.
Historically, sumptuary laws often restricted the form and shape of a coronet. Many of those laws have been perpetuated in the SCA. For example:
- Strawberry leaves are restricted to Ducal coronets
- County coronets are the only coronets which may be embattled
- Coronets of six pearls indicate baronial rank.
Coronet
The Prince and Princess of a principality. Also used to refer to the Coronet tournament which is held to select them.
