[61.11] Inasmuch as Craft practice has evolved since our Committee released its initial findings at Beltaine of 1944, and the likelihood of the Wicca being called into service in territorial defence organisations (to fight against things that go bump in the night) has declined since the cessation of world-wide hostilities, we have deemed it necessary to revise our report.
[61.12] Use of registered trademarks in this report is for identification purposes only. This Committee neither warrants nor specifies any particular commerical product or service for Craft use.
[61.21] If this is impractical, they should be trained in the use of infra-red or passive image intensification ('starlight scope') detection equipment.
[61.3] Craft rank as indicated by insignia shall be deemed substantive unless otherwise indicated as being titular or honorary, subject to individual Traditional practices.
[61.31] The provision of separate insignia for males and females is deemed unnecessary owing to the ready availability of biological evidence of gender.
[61.4] Insignia shall be constructed of colourfast thread embroidery or firmly-attached colourfast appliqué (such as lace, bias tape or rickrack).
[61.5] Insignia shall be positioned at the outer ends of the sleeves of robes, or about the armholes in the case of sleeveless robes. Insignia may, as an additional option, be placed around the lower hems of robes. Placement of insignia around necklines is not recommended, owing to the risk of accidental or intentional discolouration by food or beverages.
[61.51] In the case of skyclad workings, sleeve rings may be drawn upon the wrists with theatrical paint or grease-pencil. Other regalia may be attached to the Witch's body by the use of small pieces of hook-and-look fastener (Velcro© or equivalent) on appropriate parts of the body.
[61.511] Being of genteel disposition, we deem it unnecessary to enumerate the specific placement of such attachments.
[61.6] Insignia shall consist of rings and ornaments as set forth in Table 61.6. For ease of recognition, the insignia broadly parallel those used by the British Merchant Navy.
[61.7] In the interests of preserving Traditional identity, and ensuring unambiguous distinction of Initiatory relationships, insignia shall be coded according to Traditional colours, as set forth in Table 61.7.
[61.71] Covens operating at confidentiality levels [C], [S] and [?] may mark insignia in low-visibility or camouflage colours.
[61.72] The provisions of [61.6] and [61.7] shall not be construed as limiting Traditional freedom to enact, change or ignore standard practices as they see fit.
[61.721] Neither this paragraph nor [61.72], incorporated herein by reference, shall be removed from these regulations.
[61.8] Closure: Comments may be addressed to the Committee at Maellenkleth Covenstead, Road 16, Stop 2, Pico Tranquillon, Casmalia, California 93429-9162.
written by: Sybil Shipton-Gardner, for the Committee
document COSMCL61 © 1997 Joint Inter-Traditional Co-ordinating
Committee
disclaimer: this Committee does not recommend that you engage
in any of the practices herein referenced, including but not limited
to laughter whether in forms corporeal or non-corporeal, chuckling
or chortling in any way whatsoever (including any means of enjoyment
or literary amusement whether herein referenced or to be devised
or developed at a later date) at the absurdity of our attempts
at humour, without prior and explicit authorisation of your High
Priestess, her heirs and/or assigns. As our Lady is ever inclined
to enjoy the odd laugh or two, "Honi soit qui mal y cense."