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A '''Coronel''' is the spreading head of a [[lance]] used in [[tilting]]. Its shape resembles that of a [[crown]] or [[coronet]] which is probably the source of the name. It may be used erroneously in some places as an alternate term for [[Coronet|coronet.]]
A '''coronel''' is an item of [[regalia]] in a [[Barony]].


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A [[crown]] is worn by a [[King]] or [[Queen]].

A [[coronet]] is worn by a [[Prince]] or [[Princess]].

A '''coronel''' is worn by a [[Baron]] or [[Baroness]].

Note however that there seems to be no historical justification for the use of the word coronel, which is an obsolete term from jousting, in this context. The Lochac ceremonies use the preferred term of coronet. Coronel may be a little too twee for some people's tastes.

Latest revision as of 09:30, 30 October 2006

A Coronel is the spreading head of a lance used in tilting. Its shape resembles that of a crown or coronet which is probably the source of the name. It may be used erroneously in some places as an alternate term for coronet.