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{{SCA Barony box|name = Dreiburgen
{{SCA Barony box|name = Dreiburgen
|color =
|color = blue
|metal =
|metal = white
|device =
|device =
|caption = Argent, three piles azure issuant from base, in each a tower argent with the portcullis open; in chief a laurel wreath counterchanged
|caption = [[Argent]], three [[pile]]s [[azure]] [[issuant]] from [[base]], in each a [[tower]] argent with the [[portcullis]] open; [[in chief]] a [[laurel wreath]] [[counterchanged]]
|founded = 1972
|founded = | baron = Bryce ap Morgan ap Martin | baroness = Fionnghuala de Buchanan
| baron = Bryce ap Morgan ap Martin
|seneschal = Mistress Vivienne Duval
| baroness = Fionnghuala de Buchanan
|area = ([[California]])
|seneschal = [[Mistress]] Vivienne Duval
|kingdom = Caid
|area = parts of [[California]], [[USA]]
|kingdom = [[Caid]]
}}
}}


The '''Barony of Dreiburgen''' is an [[SCA]] [[branch]] of the [[Kingdom of Caid]]. It included the entire Riverside and San Bernardino counties of California when established.
==Overview==
'''''Meaning''''': From the Germen words ''Drei'' meaning Three and ''Burgen'' meaning castles. The name is reference to both the three primary cities (Riverside, San Bernardino, Redlands) and the surrounding mounting peaks (San Gorgonio, San Bernardino and San Jacinto ).

Dreiburgen’s arms reflect the same meanings. The three towers represent the primary cities and the blue piles represent the three mountain peaks.


'''''Established:''''' 10/28/1972 was the Markheim Invitational Samhaine Tourney -first event of Gorgonoth, a canton of the Barony of the Angels.
'''''Established:''''' 10/28/1972 was the Markheim Invitational Samhaine Tourney -first event of Gorgonoth, a canton of the Barony of the Angels.
First [http://history.sca-caid.org/DreiburgenAnnASIX.html Baronial Anniversary Tournament] 10/26 – 28/1974
First [http://history.sca-caid.org/DreiburgenAnnASIX.html Baronial Anniversary Tournament] 10/26 – 28/1974

'''''Patron Saint:''''' Saint Geronimus
'''''Newsletter:''''' Dreiburgen News.
'''''Area''''': entire Riverside and San Bernardino counties when established

==Heraldry ==
'''''Meaning''''': From the Germen words ''Drei'' meaning Three and ''Burgen'' meaning castles. The name is reference to both the three primary cities (Riverside, San Bernardino, Redlands) and the surrounding mounting peaks (San Gorgonio, San Bernardino and San Jacinto ).

Dreiburgen’s arms reflect the same meanings. The three towers represent the primary cities and the blue piles represent the three mountain peaks.


'''''Recognition:''''' Dreiburgen received The Royal Recognition of Excellence on 10/23/2004
'''''Recognition:''''' Dreiburgen received The Royal Recognition of Excellence on 10/23/2004
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More of Dreiburgen’s heraldry can be seen on their [http://www.dreiburgen.org/roll-op/roll-op-branch.html Branch Armory Page]
More of Dreiburgen’s heraldry can be seen on their [http://www.dreiburgen.org/roll-op/roll-op-branch.html Branch Armory Page]
== Awards ==
'''''Awards: '''''
*[http://www.dreiburgen.org/towers.html Order of the Towers of Dreiburgen](Service)
*[http://www.dreiburgen.org/towers.html Order of the Towers of Dreiburgen](Service)
*[http://www.dreiburgen.org/illuminated.html/ Order of the Illuminated Tower](arts)
*[http://www.dreiburgen.org/illuminated.html/ Order of the Illuminated Tower](arts)
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*Golden Ram (closed when the canton of Gorgonoth became the barony of Dreiburgen )
*Golden Ram (closed when the canton of Gorgonoth became the barony of Dreiburgen )


'''''Patron Saint:''''' Saint Geronimus
'''''Newsletter:''''' Dreiburgen News.


== Territories of Dreiburgen ==
== Territories of Dreiburgen ==
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*Dreiburgen Archers
*Dreiburgen Archers


== More Information ==
== External Links ==
*[http://www.dreiburgen.org/ Official Web Site]
*[http://www.dreiburgen.org/ Official Web Site]

Latest revision as of 09:05, 9 November 2009

Dreiburgen

Argent, three piles azure issuant from base, in each a tower argent with the portcullis open; in chief a laurel wreath counterchanged
Information
Founded: 1972
In Kingdom: Caid
Baron: Bryce ap Morgan ap Martin
Baroness: Fionnghuala de Buchanan
Modern location
parts of California, USA

The Barony of Dreiburgen is an SCA branch of the Kingdom of Caid. It included the entire Riverside and San Bernardino counties of California when established.

Established: 10/28/1972 was the Markheim Invitational Samhaine Tourney -first event of Gorgonoth, a canton of the Barony of the Angels. First Baronial Anniversary Tournament 10/26 – 28/1974

Patron Saint: Saint Geronimus

Newsletter: Dreiburgen News.

Heraldry

Meaning: From the Germen words Drei meaning Three and Burgen meaning castles. The name is reference to both the three primary cities (Riverside, San Bernardino, Redlands) and the surrounding mounting peaks (San Gorgonio, San Bernardino and San Jacinto ).

Dreiburgen’s arms reflect the same meanings. The three towers represent the primary cities and the blue piles represent the three mountain peaks.

Recognition: Dreiburgen received The Royal Recognition of Excellence on 10/23/2004

Heraldic officer's title: Blue Mountain The herald's title is based on the blue piles of the arms, which represent the mountains around the eastern edge of the Los Angeles basin, and the territory of Dreiburgen.

More of Dreiburgen’s heraldry can be seen on their Branch Armory Page

Awards


Territories of Dreiburgen

  • Canton of Gallavally
  • Canton of Mons Draconis
  • Stronghold of Steinsee

Former Territories of Dreiburgen

  • Canton of al-Sahid
  • Canton of Desert March
  • Pagus Sancti Geronimi

Guilds, Groups & Troops

  • Dreiburgen Armourers Guild
  • DreiburgenWaytes
  • Culinary Arts Guild (On hiatus)
  • The Dreiburgen Light Horse Guard
  • Dreiburgen Archers

External Links