Logo
When
the association was registered in
1950, the old historic coat of arms was used, but surrounded with two chains and
the new name of the association, as well as the two foundation dates of 1248 and
1950.
The coat of arms itself consists of two crossed roasting skewers and four
larding needles, surrounded by flames of the hearth on a shield encircled by
fleur-de-lis and a chain which represents the mechanism used to turn the spit.
The inner chain represents the professional members, the outer chain the
non-professional members and the bond which unites all the members of the
confrérie. Although a confrérie means a "brotherhood," lady members have always
been welcome and take may take an active role in the association.
At
a later stage, a French artist designed a second logo, incorporating the French
rooster and feathers. The intention of this logo was to emphasise that the
society is a French organisation with international members. In this logo, all
members are represented through only one chain, but the spirit of the former
guild is still maintained by the inclusion of the ancient coat of arms. This
second logo is now used mainly on diplomas.
