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Inspired by the Lochac Pelican cloak, [[Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia]] and [[Richenda Elizabeth Coffin]] proposed that the [[laurel|Order of the Laurel]] in Caid authorize the undertaking of a similar project.  On receiving the Order's approval, Giuseppe and Richenda designed and created a blue velvet [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cope cope] overlain with a grid of silver gimp.  Each void will be filled with the coat of arms of one of the Companions of the Order.
Inspired by the Lochac Pelican cloak, [[Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia]] and [[Richenda Elizabeth Coffin]] proposed that the [[laurel|Order of the Laurel]] in Caid authorize the undertaking of a similar project.  On receiving the Order's approval, Giuseppe and Richenda designed and created a blue velvet [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cope cope] overlain with a grid of silver gimp.  Each void will be filled with the coat of arms of one of the Companions of the Order.


The cope will be available for use in elevation ceremonies, and during coronations when the Charters of the Orders are rendered to the Crown.   
The cope may be used in elevation ceremonies, and during Coronations when the Charters of the Orders are rendered to the Crown.   
 
==Specifications for Arms on the Cope==
For a heater-shaped shield, finished dimensions are 3.5" wide by 4.0" long. For a lozenge, the dimensions are 3.5" wide by 4.5" long.  Other shapes may be acceptable;  consult [[Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia|Giuseppe]] or [[Richenda Elizabeth Coffin|Richenda]] before using a non-standard shield.


==Companions' Arms on the Cope==
==Companions' Arms on the Cope==

Revision as of 09:21, 23 September 2011

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Cope of the Order of the Laurel
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Status: Active
Artist(s): Order of the Laurel


Inspired by the Lochac Pelican cloak, Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia and Richenda Elizabeth Coffin proposed that the Order of the Laurel in Caid authorize the undertaking of a similar project. On receiving the Order's approval, Giuseppe and Richenda designed and created a blue velvet cope overlain with a grid of silver gimp. Each void will be filled with the coat of arms of one of the Companions of the Order.

The cope may be used in elevation ceremonies, and during Coronations when the Charters of the Orders are rendered to the Crown.

Specifications for Arms on the Cope

For a heater-shaped shield, finished dimensions are 3.5" wide by 4.0" long. For a lozenge, the dimensions are 3.5" wide by 4.5" long. Other shapes may be acceptable; consult Giuseppe or Richenda before using a non-standard shield.

Companions' Arms on the Cope