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The '''[[Coat of Arms of Westarctica]]''' was established in its current form in 2015 as a [[National Symbols of Westarctica|National Symbol of Westarctica]], but arms for the nation have existed in various forms since 2005. It was originally used in it's most basic form (without supporters) on the reverse side of [[Coins of Westarctica|Westarctica's coins]], and a version with lion supporters was in the letterhead for decrees and correspondence issued by the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica|Grand Duke]].
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 first coat of arms for [[Westarctica]] was created by [[Duke of Moulton-Berlin|Jon-Lawrence Langer]] in January 2005 in his capacity as [[Ellsworth King of Arms|Chief Herald]]. The colors and design were based upon the first [[Flag of Westarctica]]: a green cross upon a field of teal. Instead of green and teal, however, Langer chose the colors yellow and sky blue to help set it apart from the flag.
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]].


These arms were quickly embraced by [[Grand Duke Travis]], who integrated the new arms into a more robust version with gilded lions as supporters.
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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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