[Ansteorra] Sable Thistle badge etc. (was:Questionaboutmotifsin artwork)

[Jennifer Smith]

> Very true. And a red belt alone is not indicative of a 
> squire. There are a neck chain and spurs to complete the 
> insignia set. Same for a knight with a white belt. 
>  
> Without the chain and spurs they are just colored bits of 
> leather to coordinate with your outfits.

Actually, ANY colored (silver or gold or what-have-you) unadorned solid loop
of chain is reserved for the chivalry, per Laurel. In specific:

The following badge associated with this name was registered in June of 1982
(via Laurel) and redesignated as regalia in October of 1998 (via Laurel):
(Fieldless) A white belt.
for the Order of Knighthood

The following badge associated with this name was registered in June of 1982
(via Laurel) and redesignated as regalia in October of 1998 (via Laurel):
(Tinctureless) A circular chain.
for the Order of Knighthood

No mention of spurs -- they are historically accurate in a knighting, and I
like the tradition, but that's currently all they are. Kingdoms that let
squires use silver chains are violating Laurel's (and thus Corpora's)
restrictions of regalia. (Thankfully, Ansteorra is not one of those
kingdoms...)

Emma de Fetherstan
Asterisk Herald