White Feathers

I found these near the lake at work. Amazing detail and I love the little droplets of water.

A white feather has been a traditional symbol of cowardice, used and recognised especially within the British Army and in countries associated with the British Empire. It was used during WW I by the Order of the White Feather aimed to shame men into enlisting in the British Army by persuading women to present them with a white feather if they were not wearing a uniform.

The white feather has also been used by some pacifist organisations as a sign of harmlessness. In the 1870s, the M?ori prophet of passive resistance Te Whiti o Rongomai promoted the wearing of white feathers by his followers.

In the United States, the white feather has also become a symbol of courage, persistence and superior combat marksmanship.