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The Jolly Sigfried is the symbol of the Barbarian Freehold Alliance. For over 20
years we have flown war banners, personal banners at encampments, personal favors
hanging from belts, leather belts, and even a coronet with the likeness of the
Sigfried.
The standard description is a black background with the Sigfried all in white.
But for most other purposes we make the Sigfried in natural colors.
Some History about the Sigfried.
1974/1975-- When the Freehold came into existence one of the things they wanted
was a devise. Policy at the time forbade groups from having devises. The Freehold
along with several Households from around the Known World actively worked at getting
this changed.
1976-- By June the Freehold was able to register a devise.
Keeping in mind that a Celtic style devise was wanted they started with a
human skull. This was to symbolize manpower. With 12 members in the Freehold and
Caid numbering 80-we represented 15% of the Principality. Manpower.
The cattle horns were added to show that we were a wealthy household. The
budget of the Freehold was 25% as large as the Principality.
In adding the sword we showed that we also worked in the Arts and Sciences.
the Freehold was producing at 1/3 the rest of the Principality.
The smile was added to show that we understand that this is just a game and
we won't take things seriously.
For the rest of the year the Devise was called "The Devise".
1977--Due to a comedy routine on Television the name of Sigfreid or Siggy was
used.
1978--The resemblance to the "Jolly Roger" was pointed out and the name of the
"Jolly Sigfried" was Born.
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