Editing Baron (section)

==== Chapeau and helm ====

Scottish barons were entitled to a red [[cap of maintenance]] ([[chapeau]]) turned up ermine if petitioning for a grant or matriculation of a [[coat of arms]] between the 1930s and 2004. This chapeau is identical to the red cap worn by an English baron, but without the silver balls or gilt. This is sometimes depicted in armorial paintings between the shield and the helmet. Additionally, if the baron is the head of a family, he may include a chiefly coronet which is similar to a ducal coronet, but with four strawberry leaves. Because the chapeau was a relatively recent innovation, a number of ancient arms of Scottish feudal barons do not display the chapeau. Now, Scottish barons are principally recognised by the baron's helm, which in Scotland is a steel helmet with grille of three grilles, garnished in gold. Occasionally, the great tilting-helm garnished with gold is shown, or a helmet befitting a higher rank, if held.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lyon-court.com/lordlyon/616.html|title=The Court of the Lord Lyon|access-date=7 January 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110512185640/http://www.lyon-court.com/lordlyon/616.html|archive-date=12 May 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>