All gentles and nobles know that by these presents that we Tarrach, King by right of arms of Northshield, and Fina, Our Queen, in rightful succession to Siegfried and Bridei, and mindful of the excellent manner in which Siegfried has served the Kingdom of Northshield, giving of his valiant efforts in battle and of his wisdom in council, are most pleased to acknowledge him as Count.  He shall be known by his coronet of gold, embattled, and his counsel shall be weighed as befits one who has borne the crown of the Kingdom of Northshield.  Done by our hands on this 9th day of April, A.S. 39 in our shire of Midewinde.

23 kt gold leaf and period pigments. A County coronet in gold leaf and mantling were added to Siegfried's arms.