Labels (was: Royal Arms)

[Scott Nolan <snolan@aol.net>]

This is just my opinion, but I see no major problems
with the suggested arms change, and I see no major
advantages to making the change.  I feel the current
arms do require some work, but they also clearly
state Atlantia!

This is more of an esoteric question, but it is related
to the topic du jour:

Q: What is the in-period meaning of the label?

Is it (as I presume) and indication of primo-gentry
by blood relation?  Or is it used as an indicator
of who a chosen heir will be?  Anyone know of an
example of either or both?

This may have some impact on the decision to use the
label, as some SCA coronations have used the premise
that the Prince/Princess are descendants of their
Majesties, and other SCA coronations have clearly
departed from that (often in the Middle Kingdom).

I have no preference, and actually like changes.
I think there is some really good schtick in coming
up with new ways to pass the crown along, but the
label usage may (I am not sure) indicate one form
of coronation only.

I don't feel strongly about most of this, just
a few whimsical thoughts.  I would like to commend
the heraldry of both the current and concieved arms.
They are both very effective displays, and quite
beautiful.

Duncan Tiercel MacLeod
aka: Scott Nolan (snolan@aol.net)