Knot: masthead knot

Masthead knot (Disallowed)

Masthead knot (Disallowed)

The “masthead knot” is traditionally used for jury-rigging a mast; however, we have no evidence that it was ever used in period, by sailors or by heralds.  It has been disallowed from Society use.

Donal mac Ruiseart bears as a badge:  A masthead knot sable.

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