[Ravensfort] New regalia

[fionna at cox.net]

I see the two schools of thought here, and it makes me wonder how many baronies:
A) Allow their B&B to have their own coronets made to their specs
or
B) have Baronial Coronets that are passed down from B&B to B&B

Just Curious,
Fionna

On Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 16:46, L T wrote regarding Re: [Ravensfort] New regalia:

> The dual coronet box is in the large amount of pass down items that I am
> holding in trust for the next B&B. It would be much better to have to
> two separate boxes...especially when each of the principle's go to
> different events.
> 
> As you do, I also believe, that the Baronial Coronets are " "the"
> defining piece of regalia, a token of the contract and duty you bear as
> the representative of the Crown." 
> 
> But I believe that they should represent the duty/burden and not the
> individual.
> 
> Because on stepping up...you no longer represent yourself...but in all
> things SCA and in all interactions between the SCA and the modern
> world...you are the Barony.
> 
> Also, the Baronial Coronets should be "of the Barony" as the Crowns that
> Their Majesties wear are "of Ansteorra" for the Baron and Baroness are
> the direct representatives of the King and Queen.
> 
> Lorraine
> 
> --- "David R. Hoffpauir" <env_drh at shsu.edu> wrote:
> 
> > You might check with Chrystal, but at one time we actually had boxes
> > for the Baronial Coronets.  Or at least "a box".  I think it held two
> > coronets.  I don't recall she and I ever using it, 'cause the hats
> > didn't fit, but they were a part of the regalia passed down to us. For
> > some reason I recall there were ravens for hinges and it opened up
> > really funny like. Could be that it was privately owned, but I do
> > recall it being in the regalia box.
> > 
> > Anyway, check with Berta.  Her brains are a bit less scrambled.
> > 
> > As far as coronets go, we've traditionally allowed the stepper uppers
> > to commission their own.  That way they can take them when they step
> > down.  No reason to remain that way, but they really do become
> > sentimental reminders to those who bear them, so keep that in mind.
> > 
> > Personally I feel they are "the" defining piece of regalia, a token of
> > the contract and duty you bear as the representative of the Crown.  In
> > our history, each coronet has uniquely defined it's bearer to all who
> > gaze upon them.  To see that coronet upon another someday will seem
> > odd.  Heh, I once borrowed Keif's tuna can for Court and, in wearing
> > it, it never did feel right.  In a way I felt unworthy.  So, just
> > things to consider as we are deciding a course of action.
> > 
> > regards,
> > dsd