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His Lordship, the '''[[Baron of Eburhard]]''' is a [[baron]] in the [[Peerage of Westarctica]]. Due to his status as an early supporter of [[Westarctica]], he bears the honorific "[[Old Guard]]." The baron publicly identifies as a member of the [[LGBT rights in Westarctica|LGBT community]] and is a fierce champion of human rights.


The '''Crown Jewels of Westarctica''' is a collection of regalia and artifacts that represents the Crown and the nation of [[Westarctica]]. The Crown Jewels are the property of the Crown of Westarctica and therefore belong to the people and the nation of Westarctica and pieces cannot be sold or otherwise disposed of without the permission of the entire [[Royal Council]] and the majority of the [[Hereditary Nobility of Westarctica|Hereditary Nobility]]. All 26 precious and semi-precious stones as well as all other artifacts in the Crown Jewels are real: no fakes, colored glass, or artificial pieces are included in the collection unless explicitly noted (i.e. One piece of Cubic zirconia and the colored glass in the [[Crown of Sarnoff]]). Due to the value of the Crown Jewels, the entire collection is never displayed at the same time and the pieces have never been photographed as a complete set.
On 26 April 2005, Douglas was granted the title Baron of Eburhard by [[Grand Duke Travis]]. The title was one he requested and has no direct connection with the geography of [[Marie Byrd Land]]. The word ''eburhard'' is of Germanic origin and when used as a given name, is taken to mean: "One who is strong as a wild boar." The area of land that was designated as the Eburhard Barony encompasses part of [[Lind Ridge]] in the [[Ames Range]]. After becoming a Westarctican peer, the baron had little involvement with national politics and was considered a valued, but mostly inactive member of the [[Baronage]].


Included as part of the Crown Jewels is the Royal Collection, a collection of all stamps and coins that have ever been created by the government of Westarctica. In cases where the collection is lacking particular pieces, it is the responsibility of the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica|Grand Duke]] to track down and acquire any missing pieces and pay for the expense out of his own pocket.  '''([[Crown Jewels of Westarctica|Full Article...]])'''
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His Lordship, the Baron of Eburhard is a baron in the Peerage of Westarctica. Due to his status as an early supporter of Westarctica, he bears the honorific "Old Guard." The baron publicly identifies as a member of the LGBT community and is a fierce champion of human rights.

On 26 April 2005, Douglas was granted the title Baron of Eburhard by Grand Duke Travis. The title was one he requested and has no direct connection with the geography of Marie Byrd Land. The word eburhard is of Germanic origin and when used as a given name, is taken to mean: "One who is strong as a wild boar." The area of land that was designated as the Eburhard Barony encompasses part of Lind Ridge in the Ames Range. After becoming a Westarctican peer, the baron had little involvement with national politics and was considered a valued, but mostly inactive member of the Baronage.

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