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Zirkel (Studentenverbindung)
A Zirkel (German for "circle", as in "circle of friends") is a monogram used in European student societies in countries such as Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Hungary, Latvia, Estonia (Studentenverbindungen). __TOC__ Look and meaning A ''Zirkel'' consists of intertwined lines, followed by an exclamation mark if the society is still active. The lines mostly show the first letters of the name of the ''Studentenverbindung'' and / or the letters v,c,f or e,f,v. Examples: File:Zirkel der Hubertia Freiburg.jpg, Zirkel of '' Corps Hubertia Freiburg'' in Freiburg, Germany File:Zirkel_1927.JPG, Zirkel of ' in Munich, Germany File:Zirkel of Corps Altsachsen Dresden.png, Zirkel of '' Corps Altsachsen'' in Dresden, Germany File:Zirkel_Gothia.jpg, Zirkel of ' in Innsbruck, Austria File:Zirkel_stpauli_jena.svg, Zirkel of ' in Jena, Germany File:Zirkel_Ascania_Köln.png, Zirkel of ' in Cologne, Germany File:Zirkel_Arminia_Leipzig.tif, Zirkel of '' '' in Leipzig, Germany File:Zirkel d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monogram
A monogram is a motif made by overlapping or combining two or more letters or other graphemes to form one symbol. Monograms are often made by combining the initials of an individual or a company, used as recognizable symbols or logos. A series of uncombined initials is properly referred to as a cypher (e.g. a royal cypher) and is not a monogram. History Monograms first appeared on coins, as early as 350 BC. The earliest known examples are of the names of Greek cities which issued the coins, often the first two letters of the city's name. For example, the monogram of Achaea consisted of the letters alpha (Α) and chi (Χ) joined together. Monograms have been used as signatures by artists and craft workers on paintings, sculptures and pieces of furniture, especially when guilds enforced measures against unauthorized participation in the trade. A famous example of a monogram serving as an artist's signature is the "AD" used by Albrecht Dürer. Christograms Over the centurie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Landsmannschaft Schottland
The Landsmannschaft Schottland ("Scotland") is a German Studentenverbindung, fraternity – not to be confused with the Fraternities and sororities in North America, American variety – situated in Tübingen, a university city in south-western Germany. It is a brotherhood of students and alumni of University of Tübingen, with membership being a lifelong commitment. ''Schottland'' was founded on 19 November 1849. The name comes from an early meeting place of members, a pub called the "Schottei". Since 1905, ''Schottland'' resides in its fraternity house, a multi-storey mansion in the style of a Scottish castle, on the top of a hill overlooking Tübingen. The members of ''Schottland'' commit themselves to the principles of tolerance and democracy as well as the tradition of "Academic fencing, akademisches Fechten" (academic fencing), a variety of fencing. A "Band" (a type of ribbon or sash) in the colours blue-gold-red and the traditional student cap (in Tubingen-style) in blue ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
