Sir Edward, you and I both. I understand the concern and the reason for their ruling as you described it to me last year...who knows, maybe they'll relax it someday, especially if they are aware that we're an actual order and not just one of the costumers.
Frater, I do indeed. Here's a pic I pulled off of DBK's website, he has it in his featured projects gallery. It is not an exact copy of the Arn scabbard...I wanted something to differentiate it from all of the others so he embellished it a little. Added a matching fuller w/crosses on the scabbard itself, and one or two other things that escape me now. It is a lovely sword with sweet handling characteristics. I have named her...La Ira Destraillado. 'The Wrath Unleashed'. If you can translate it into Latin, I'd be much obliged.