[Ansteorra-rapier] Cadet Banners, Princess' Blade

[Jocelyn F Hinkle]

I can help you on the princesses blade. or part of it.
It was created by Ld Yoshi Hakimura(sp?) he forged the guard and did the initial work on the blade.
The cadets presented it to Octavia at a Steppes warlord. THere were 6 Cadets there to present the blade to her. I'm sure Avery will correct me if I am off.
It has been carried for
Octavia
Kayleigh
Alyson
Serade
Larissa
Britta

The original guard was gold leafed and enameled. After Kayleigh's reign the gold leaf was in sorry shape. I think the term "looked chintzy" was used, and I have to admit this was true. We Love this blade and the bond to our princess that it symbolizes.
 While Alyson was princess I took the blade and stripped the original Enamel and Gold leaf off of the guard and furniture. Took 48 hours, Yoshi was thurough, there were some 5 layers of leafing. I then gold plated the guard and furniture and applied a new coat of enamel. It is now possible to see Yoshi's signiture on the back of the star plate in the guard. This blade is loved by our princesses, and I will never forget the look on Alyson's face when I offered to restore it. I will also never forget that she, just like Octavia, would not let the blade out of her hands for the entire event she received it at.

History lesson over
Ari

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One should not discuss a dream
In front of a simpleton.
     ~Ekai, called Mu-Mon. From the Gateless Gate~
Scribe_Ari at Lycos.com



On Tue, 22 Jan 2002 19:03:25
 GabriDAvila wrote:
>Hello again to the list...yes, this message is indeed intended for the whole list...
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>I think Hawkins reminded me of some good points. Until the recent Hullaballoo, I didn't know that the cadets were responsible for the Princess or that there was a Princess' blade. I think it wonderful that cadets are given such a responsibility.
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>I was aware of the cadet banners. I know that some of Puck's most memorable and meaningful moments were carrying the cadets banners at recent wars - especially into opening and grand courts. I remember Amerinda carrying the banners at recent war during some of the battles too, and I hope it was a similarly rewarding experience for her.
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>Would someone who knows share on this list how the Princess' blade and the cadet banners came into being? I know there must be a good story there that is worth sharing and knowing.
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>Gabriela
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