[ANSTHRLD] Request for information re arms and award of arms

[Alasdair MacEogan]

There is absolutely no requirement for a person to have received an AoA before registering a device.  I am not sure where that rumor started, but it is poppycock.  

As for wearing favors, I am aware of no requirement for a fighter to carry a favor, but that does not mean it is not a concept that should not be encouraged.  I am all for anything that can increase the level of pageantry at events.  

Alasdair


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> From: "Caius Fabius" <caius_fabius at hotmail.com>
> Subject: [ANSTHRLD] Request for information re arms and award of arms
> Sent: 19 Apr 2005 03:53:23
>
>  Greetings and salutations, with all proper respects
>  
>  I have been away from Heraldry for several (MANY (more than 10)) years.  I
>  understand there have been some important changes in SCA Heraldry
>  consultation, conflicts resolution and research, acceptable name sources and
>  so on.  Is there a quick and dirty list somewhere?
>  
>  I was told at a recent fighter practise that the reason none of the local
>  fighters were working of designing their arms was that they couldn't
>  register or wear them until they got an AoA, and they were afraid people
>  with AoA's would steal their ideas.  I thought I would check before trying
>  to answer that one, I have been away a long time......  (I was also told
>  that SCA fighters no longer needed "favors" unless they were fighting in
>  "Crown" tourney...!!!!!!!)
>  
>  Thank you for any relevant answers.
>  
>  Caius Fabius
>  notaherald
>  
>  
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