Add Legal Office seal and complete Azure CDN deployment
- Add Legal Office of the Master seal (SVG design with Maltese Cross, scales of justice, legal scroll) - Create legal-office-manifest-template.json for Legal Office credentials - Update SEAL_MAPPING.md and DESIGN_GUIDE.md with Legal Office seal documentation - Complete Azure CDN infrastructure deployment: - Resource group, storage account, and container created - 17 PNG seal files uploaded to Azure Blob Storage - All manifest templates updated with Azure URLs - Configuration files generated (azure-cdn-config.env) - Add comprehensive Azure CDN setup scripts and documentation - Fix manifest URL generation to prevent double slashes - Verify all seals accessible via HTTPS
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# Order of St John Seals - Design Guide
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## Design Philosophy
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All seals are built around the **Maltese Cross** as the central, dominant symbol, maintaining the Order of St John (OSJ) heritage while adapting to each institution's specific purpose.
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## Core Template Elements
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### Universal Elements (All Seals)
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1. **Shape**: Circular, double-ring design
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- Outer ring: 8px stroke, 190px radius
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- Inner ring: 2px stroke, 140px radius
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2. **Outer Text Band**: Institution name in ALL CAPS
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- Font: Times New Roman, serif, bold
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- Size: 18px
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- Position: Top and bottom of outer ring
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3. **Maltese Cross**: Always present, always dominant
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- 8-pointed design (four V-shaped arms)
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- Classic Order of St John form
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- Central position in inner field
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4. **OSJ Reference**: Always included
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- Either "OSJ", "ORDER OF ST JOHN", or "ORDO S. IOANNIS"
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- Positioned as micro-text or in outer ring
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5. **Typography System**:
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- Outer text: 18px, bold, all-caps
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- Micro-text: 10px, regular
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- Consistent serif font family
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## Individual Seal Specifications
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### 1. Digital Bank of International Settlements
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**Purpose**: Financial and banking credentials
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**Design Elements**:
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- **Outer Ring Text**:
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- Top: `DIGITAL BANK OF INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENTS`
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- Bottom: `ORDER OF ST JOHN • OSJ`
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- **Central Emblem**:
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- Large Maltese Cross (dominant)
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- Globe/networking pattern behind cross (latitude/longitude lines, small dots)
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- Cross sits on top, remains clearly visible
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- **Top Element**:
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- DB monogram in small circle
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- OSJ micro-text above
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- **Color Suggestion**: Deep navy blue (#1e3a8a) or blue-gray
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**Symbolism**: Digital global banking network + Order heritage
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---
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### 2. International Criminal Court of Commerce (ICCC)
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**Purpose**: Judicial and legal credentials
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**Design Elements**:
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- **Outer Ring Text**:
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- Top: `INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT OF COMMERCE`
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- Bottom: `ICCC • ORDER OF ST JOHN`
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- **Central Emblem**:
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- Maltese Cross inside circular medallion
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- Scales of justice overlay at center (cross arms visible behind)
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- Medallion background (subtle)
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- **Top Element**:
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- Courthouse pediment (triangle with pillar hints)
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- Micro-text: `LEX ET ORDO` (Law and Order)
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**Symbolism**: Legal authority + justice + Order heritage
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### 3. ICCC Provost Marshals
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**Purpose**: Enforcement and marshal credentials
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**Design Elements**:
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- **Outer Ring Text**:
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- Top: `INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT OF COMMERCE`
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- Bottom: `PROVOST MARSHALS • OSJ`
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- **Central Emblem**:
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- Shield charged with Maltese Cross (cross fills shield)
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- Upright sword behind shield (subtle, doesn't obscure cross)
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- Shield outline prominent
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- **Top Element**:
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- Five-pointed star
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- Micro-text: `VIGILIA ET IUSTITIA` (Vigilance and Justice)
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**Symbolism**: Enforcement authority + protection + Order heritage
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### 4. Provost Marshals Diplomatic Security Service
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**Purpose**: Diplomatic and security credentials
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**Design Elements**:
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- **Outer Ring Text**:
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- Top: `PROVOST MARSHALS`
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- Bottom: `DIPLOMATIC SECURITY SERVICE • OSJ`
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- **Central Emblem**:
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- Shield outline around Maltese Cross
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- Small globe at center of cross
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- Key and olive branch crossed beneath center (diplomacy + security)
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- **Top Element**:
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- Laurel wreath arc (diplomatic symbol)
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- Micro-text: `ORDO S. IOANNIS`
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**Symbolism**: Diplomacy + security + global reach + Order heritage
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---
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## Design Consistency Rules
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### Must-Have Elements
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1. ✅ **Maltese Cross** - Always central, always dominant
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2. ✅ **Double-ring geometry** - Consistent across all seals
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3. ✅ **OSJ reference** - Every seal includes Order of St John reference
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4. ✅ **Typography consistency** - Same font family, size hierarchy
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5. ✅ **Single-color style** - Works for official document stamps
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### Design Variations
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- Institution-specific symbols (scales, shield, globe, etc.)
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- Institution-specific micro-text/mottos
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- Color variations (optional, for digital use)
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- Top element variations (crown, star, pediment, laurel)
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## Technical Specifications
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### SVG Format
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- **ViewBox**: 0 0 400 400
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- **Dimensions**: 400x400px (scalable)
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- **Color**: #1a1a1a (black) for single-color stamps
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- **Stroke widths**: 8px (outer ring), 2px (inner ring), 1-3px (details)
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### PNG Export
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- **Recommended size**: 200x200px for credential logos
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- **Multiple sizes**: 200x200, 400x400, 800x800
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- **Format**: PNG with transparency support
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- **Max file size**: 100KB (optimized)
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### Color Variations (Optional)
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For digital credentials, you can create color variations:
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| Institution | Suggested Color | Hex Code |
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| Digital Bank | Navy Blue | #1e3a8a |
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| ICCC | Dark Red | #7c2d12 |
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| Provost Marshals | Dark Purple | #581c87 |
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| Diplomatic Security | Dark Green | #065f46 |
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## Usage Guidelines
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### For Credential Images
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1. Use PNG format for Entra VerifiedID (convert from SVG)
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2. Ensure images are publicly accessible via HTTPS
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3. Use CDN for fast delivery
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4. Maintain aspect ratio (1:1, square)
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### For Documents
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1. Use SVG for scalable printing
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2. Single-color design works for embossing/stamping
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3. Ensure high contrast for readability
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4. Test at various sizes
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## Legal and Compliance
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### Important Notes
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- These seals represent **private, ceremonial entities**
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- Not official government or intergovernmental authorities
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- Do not impersonate real police, court, or banking institutions
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- Use in accordance with applicable laws
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- Consult legal counsel for real-world usage
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### Best Practices
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- Clearly identify as Order of St John entities
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- Use in appropriate contexts (credentials, documents)
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- Maintain design integrity
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- Respect trademark and copyright laws
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## Heraldic Blazons (Formal Descriptions)
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### Digital Bank Seal
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> "A circular seal, double-ringed, charged with a Maltese Cross of eight points, overall a globe pattern, in chief a DB monogram within a circle, all within an annulet bearing the legend DIGITAL BANK OF INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENTS above and ORDER OF ST JOHN • OSJ below."
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### ICCC Seal
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> "A circular seal, double-ringed, charged with a Maltese Cross of eight points within a medallion, overall scales of justice at center, in chief a courthouse pediment, the legend LEX ET ORDO above, all within an annulet bearing INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT OF COMMERCE above and ICCC • ORDER OF ST JOHN below."
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### Provost Marshals Seal
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> "A circular seal, double-ringed, a shield charged with a Maltese Cross of eight points, behind the shield an upright sword, in chief a five-pointed star, the legend VIGILIA ET IUSTITIA above, all within an annulet bearing INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT OF COMMERCE above and PROVOST MARSHALS • OSJ below."
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### Diplomatic Security Seal
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> "A circular seal, double-ringed, a shield charged with a Maltese Cross of eight points, a globe at center, in base a key and olive branch crossed, in chief a laurel wreath arc, the legend ORDO S. IOANNIS above, all within an annulet bearing PROVOST MARSHALS above and DIPLOMATIC SECURITY SERVICE • OSJ below."
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**Design Heritage**: Order of St John (OSJ)
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**Central Symbol**: Maltese Cross (8-pointed, V-shaped arms)
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**Last Updated**: [Current Date]
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