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UK Branch Extended Logo:

Following the design of the original Tarka Accord Logo, it was decided that an extended form would be appropriate for various purposes. Before the establishment of the US Branch, the extended design was used interchangeably with the regular logo - but has been repurposed as the UK Branch-specific design since.

Below is an image of the Tarka Accord Logo (left) and the TA UK Branch Extended Logo (right).

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Tarka Accord Extended Logo.png

When designing a new and more elaborate symbol to recognise Tarka Accord by, it was decided to take inspiration from heraldic designs. It is worth mentioning that this is not a coat of Arms in any way. Upon this extended logo, there are various symbols that either represent Tarka Accord itself, the local area or the UK; these will be broken-down below:

  • A St. Petroc's Cross (Devonshire Flag) hanging from a flagpole on the Dexter (viewer's left) of the shield.

  • A Union Flag / Jack hanging from a flagpole on the Sinister (viewer's right) of the shield.

  • The Tarka Accord Logo emblazoned on a black shield in the centre of the extended logo.

  • A banner displaying "Tarka Accord" on the bottom of the extended logo.

  • A swan present behind the rest of the extended logo and extending beyond it.

  • A phrase on the shield underneath the Tarka Accord Logo saying 'Ce n'est pas une armoirie' (meaning: 'This is not a coat of arms'). The phrase was a later addition designed to affirm that extended logo is not a coat of arms.

It is, additionally, valuable to note that the usage of the swan in the design was inspired by one of the faces on the Barnstaple shilling. Although an otter would be more typical for a group from the area that uses the term 'Tarka', the design was being created in the foundational stage of the organisation when the initial and now defunct name 'Barum Guild' was being used.
(original image from Worth Point)

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Additionally, it should be mentioned that the extended logo was produced by Isobel V. Robinson (an affiliate of the group / group's founder) with the constant involvement of the founder. The ownership of the item was transferred with a clause in the agreement noting that reference is to be given for the piece whenever requested.
Further information and images on the subject of the extended logo are available upon request.

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