So what do you do when you have a few designs for an emblem/insignia that you like? Fortunately my girlfriend pointed out to me that there should be multiple emblems to depict various status levels. What luck!! I took my two favorites and made them into a multi-layer emblem that comes together as a Dragon Slayer progresses.
First you have the lowest level. The newb slayers that have graduated training but haven't done much else.
Next the newb gets his wings, so to speak. Once he's been on a few expeditions doing more than tending to the horses.
Finally, once the Slayer gets a confirmed kill under his belt, he gets the full emblem and the notoriety that comes with it.
Sketch date: 07/05/13