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Glossary of Terms
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OP Abbreviation |
This heading will show the official abbreviation for each award and order, as used in the printed
version of the Middle Kingdom Order of Precedence. |
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Letters |
Post-nominal letters are those letters that follow a gentle's name, frequently referred to as
“alphabet soup”. Kingdom law dictates those awards and order that will allow the use of letters and
it should be pointed out that not all honors convey this privilege. When used, they should be listed
in order of precedence, not in the order earned. |
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Title |
A title is defined as a formal appellation attached to a person or family by virtue of office, rank,
hereditary privilege, attainment or as a mark of respect; especially, such as an appellation as an
indication of nobility. Typically, titles precede the given name. However, there are cultures in which
this is not the case. The titles listed herein are the common English variant. For a list of
authorized alternatives, see Corpora Appendix C: Titles of Rank. |
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Form of Address |
This is the appropriate style for a gentle of this rank. |
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Precedence |
Where the award or order can be found in the Middle Kingdom Order of Precedence. |
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Reason Given |
These are the reasons an award or order is usually given. However, it is still at the discretion
of Crown. |
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Law |
This is where references to the award or order can be found. Some will be found in Corpora, and
some will be found in Midrealm Law. |
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Blazon |
The heraldic blazon of the badge or regalia as registered with the SCA College of Arms. |
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First Recipient |
This is the first recipient acknowledged to have received this award or order according to the
online Order of Precedence. |
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Notes |
Any historical notes associated with this award or order. |
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Award of the Dragons Treasure |
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OP Abbreviation |
ADT |
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Letters |
None |
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Title |
None |
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Form of Address |
None |
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Precedence |
Conveys no precedence |
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Reason Given |
This is the youth award and is given for exemplary service to the kingdom. |
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Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-2700 |
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Blazon |
(Fieldless) A dragon's gamb couped erect maintaining a roundel argent charged with a
pale gules. |
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First Recipient |
Jacob ben Solomon - Aug 13, 1987 by the hands of TRM Talymar and Eislinn |
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Notes |
As an award, it may be granted to the same gentle more than once. The badge of the Award
is frequently, but inaccurately, emblazoned with a green (vert) gamb. |
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Award of The Baton |
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OP Abbreviation |
AB |
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Letters |
None |
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Title |
None |
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Form of Address |
None |
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Precedence |
Conveys no precedence |
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Reason Given |
This award is given to the youth of the kingdom who have displayed chivalry and enthusiasm
in the martial arts. |
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Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-2800 |
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Blazon |
Or, a flanged mace bendwise sinister sable. |
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First Recipient |
Belle of Flaming Gryphon - Apr 7, 2001 by the hands of TRM Edmund and Kateryn |
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Notes |
As an award, it may be granted to the same gentle more than once. |
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Award of The Silver Acorn |
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OP Abbreviation |
ASA |
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Letters |
None |
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Title |
None |
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Form of Address |
None |
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Precedence |
Conveys no precedence |
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Reason Given |
This award is given to the youth of the kingdom who have displayed enthusiasm and effort
in the arts and sciences. |
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Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-2900 |
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Blazon |
Argent, on a pale gules three acorns argent. |
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First Recipient |
Shavana Leigh O'Dell - Apr 7, 2001 by the hands of TRM Edmund and Kateryn |
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Notes |
As an award, it may be granted to the same gentle more than once. |
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Award of the Purple Fretty |
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OP Abbreviation |
APFy |
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Letters |
None |
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Title |
None |
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Form of Address |
None |
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Precedence |
Conveys no precedence |
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Reason Given |
Granted to a branch, guild, or other organized group of the Society for excellent service. |
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Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-308 |
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Blazon |
Or, fretty purpure. |
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First Recipient |
Barony of Flame - Dec 15, 1973 by TRM Merowald and Gwendolyn |
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Notes |
As a group award, this badge cannot be worn by an individual. It should be displayed on or
with the group's banner or in some other manner when the group is assembled. |
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Award of the Dragon's Teeth |
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OP Abbreviation |
ATH |
 |
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Letters |
None |
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Title |
None |
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Form of Address |
None |
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Precedence |
Conveys no precedence |
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Reason Given |
Granted to a branch, guild, or other organized group of the Society for excellence in group
fighting. |
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Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-209 |
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Blazon |
Argent, on a dance between two broken dragon's teeth vert another argent. |
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First Recipient |
Moonwulf's Rangers and Fighters of the Principality of Ealdormere - Aug 17, 1990 by TRM Comar
and Lisa |
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Notes |
As a group award, this badge cannot be worn by an individual. It should be displayed on or
with the group's banner or in some other manner when the group is assembled. |
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Award of the Dragon's Flight |
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OP Abbreviation |
ADF |
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Letters |
None |
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Title |
None |
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Form of Address |
None |
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Precedence |
Conveys no precedence |
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Reason Given |
Granted to a branch, guild, or other organized group of the Society for excellence
in group archery. |
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Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-809 |
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Blazon |
Argent, a pale vert scaly argent between four pheons vert. |
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First Recipient |
Gwyntarian Archers' Guild and House Darkyard - Aug 17, 1990 by TRM Comar and Lisa |
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Notes |
As a group award, this badge cannot be worn by an individual. It should be displayed on or
with the group's banner or in some other manner when the group is assembled. |
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Award of the Grove |
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OP Abbreviation |
AG |
 |
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Letters |
None |
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Title |
None |
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Form of Address |
None |
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Precedence |
Conveys no precedence |
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Reason Given |
Given to groups who have shown proficiency in the arts and/or sciences or exemplary
service in furthering such field. |
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Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-1200 |
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Blazon |
Per pale Or and argent, a hurst purpure. |
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First Recipient |
Jaravellir Music Guild - Dec 11, 1993 by TRM Jafar and Catherine |
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Notes |
As a group award, this badge cannot be worn by an individual. It should be displayed on or
with the group's banner or in some other manner when the group is assembled. |
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Order of the Royal Vanguard |
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OP Abbreviation |
ORV |
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Letters |
C.R.V. |
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Title |
None |
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Form of Address |
Companions of the Order of the Royal Vanguard |
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Precedence |
Conveys no Precedence |
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Reason Given |
Those who have served the Crown as King's Champions or Queen's Champions. |
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Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-1100 |
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Blazon |
(Fieldless) A demi-dragon rampant argent. |
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First Recipient |
The Order was created on Oct 2, 1993. Fifty of the known previous King's and Queen's champions
were inducted at that time by TRM Dag and Ilsa. |
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Notes |
Induction into this order has been given to other champions, at the discretion of the Crown. |
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Award of the Sapphire |
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OP Abbreviation |
ASL |
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Letters |
R.S.L. |
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Title |
None |
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Form of Address |
None |
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Precedence |
Conveys no Precedence |
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Reason Given |
Those who exhibit courtesy, grace, and honor to people of all ranks and exemplifies what
it means to be the embodiment of the dream. |
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Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-1800 |
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Blazon |
(Fieldless) A step-cut gemstone fesswise azure. |
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First Recipient |
Osmundus Thorkelsson - September 11, 1999 by TRM Ragnvaldr and Arabella. |
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Notes |
This award was originally known as the Award of the Sapphire's Light. |
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Order of The Rose |
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OP Abbreviation |
OR |
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Letters |
O.R. |
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Title |
None by virtue of this Order. However, the recipient will be of County or Duchy rank. |
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Form of Address |
None by virtue of this Order. However, the recipient will be of County or Duchy rank. |
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Precedence |
Conveys no Precedence (See notes) |
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Reason Given |
Automatic to Consort upon descending from the throne after one full reign. |
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Law |
Corpora VII.A.4.e and Midrealm Law IX-106 |
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Blazon |
(Tinctureless) A wreath of roses. |
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First Recipient |
Diane Alene - Oct 10, 1970 |
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Notes |
The Order of the Rose is a Society-wide Order, though the governance and precedence varies
from kingdom to kingdom. In the Middle Kingdom, the Order of the Rose has undergone several
changes throughout its history. At one point, it was a polling order and conveyed a Patent of
Arms to the recipient. During this time, it ranked equal with the rest of the bestowed
peerages. |
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Royal Augmentation of Arms |
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OP Abbreviation |
RAug |
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Letters |
None |
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Title |
None |
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Form of Address |
None |
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Precedence |
Conveys no precedence |
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Reason Given |
Typically for service to the Crown above and beyond the call of duty. |
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Law |
None |
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Blazon |
At the Crown's discretion |
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First Recipient |
The OP is missing data on this award |
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Notes |
This is the lesser of the two augmentations. To be registered with the College of Arms,
the augmentation must follow most rules for submission. |
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Kingdom Augmentation of Arms |
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OP Abbreviation |
KAug |
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Letters |
None |
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Title |
None |
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Form of Address |
None |
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Precedence |
Conveys no precedence |
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Reason Given |
Given for long and dedicated service to the kingdom above and beyond the call of duty, and
when no other award would adequately convey the esteem in which the recipient is held by
Crown and Kingdom. |
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Law |
None |
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Blazon |
At the Crown's discretion |
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First Recipient |
Barony of Northwoods - Oct 4, 1975 |
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Notes |
This is the greater of the two augmentations. Though it conveys no precedence or rank, this
is perhaps the highest honor that the Crown can bestow upon a subject, due to its rarity of
use. To be registered with the College of Arms, the augmentation must follow most rules for
submission. |
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Award of Arms |
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OP Abbreviation |
AoA |
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Letters |
A.O.A. |
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Title |
Lord/Lady |
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Form of Address |
My Lord/My Lady |
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Precedence |
After Companions of the Order of the Gaping Wound. |
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Reason Given |
Given for many diverse reasons. |
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Law |
Corpora VII.A.2.a.1 |
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Blazon |
None |
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First Recipient |
Haakon Redbeard - Jan 1, 1971 by TRM Franz and Abrizhade |
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Notes |
The Award of Arms is Society-wide. Orders and awards from other kingdoms that convey an
Award of Arms will be listed in the Midrealm Order of Precedence at this level. |
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Order of the Gaping Wound |
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OP Abbreviation |
OGW |
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Letters |
C.G.W. |
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Title |
Lord/Lady |
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Form of Address |
Companion of the Order of the Gaping Wound |
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Precedence |
Before Award of Arms, and after Orders of the Dragon's Barb/Cavendish Knot/White
Chamfron/Red Company and the Award of the Dragon's Tooth. |
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Reason Given |
Given to those who, on the field of Society combat, had suffered a hurt requiring surgery
or other hospital care. |
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Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-100 |
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Blazon |
None |
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First Recipient |
Fuyuzuru Tadashi, Niel ap Daepaed Llyrr of Marlincourt, Randall Longsleeves - May 8, 1972
by TRM Iriel and Morna. |
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Notes |
This Order was closed after Oct 1975 and no new members shall be admitted to the Order. The
Order does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous. |
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Award of the Dragon's Tooth |
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OP Abbreviation |
ODT |
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Letters |
R.D.T. |
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Title |
Lord/Lady |
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Form of Address |
Recipient of the Dragon's Tooth |
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Precedence |
Equal to Orders of the Dragon's Barb/Cavendish Knot/White Chamfron/Red Company, before
Order of the Gaping Wound, and after the Awards of the Purple Fret/Queen's Favor/Doe's
Grace/King's Chalice. |
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Reason Given |
Given to those who have performed dramatic deeds in the Arts Martial on behalf of the
Middle Kingdom, above and beyond service normally expected of the subjects of the Crown. |
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Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-200 |
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Blazon |
Or, on a pale vert three fangs palewise Or. |
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First Recipient |
Merowald de Sylveaston - Jan 1, 1971 by TRM Franz and Abrizhade |
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Notes |
The Award does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous. As an
award, it can be granted to the same gentle more than once. This was originally the Order
of the Dragon's Tooth. On March 25, 2006, the Order was disbanded and all Companions were
converted to Recipients. This was done to reflect actual practice. There were many recipients
that were inducted into the Order multiple times, which does not make sense. |
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Order of The Dragon's Barb |
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OP Abbreviation |
ODB |
 |
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Letters |
C.D.B. |
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Title |
Lord/Lady |
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Form of Address |
Companion of the Order of the Dragon's Barb |
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Precedence |
Equal to Award of the Dragon's Tooth and the Orders of the Cavendish Knot/White
Chamfron/Red Company, before Order of the Gaping Wound, and after the Awards of the Purple
Fret/Queen's Favor/Doe's Grace/King's Chalice. |
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Reason Given |
Given for proficiency on the field of archery or exemplary service in furthering such field. |
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Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-800 |
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Blazon |
(Fieldless) A dragon's tail palewise, barb to chief, within and issuant from an annulet
vert, scaly argent. |
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First Recipient |
Hans Orwig, Michael O'Flynn, Ricard of Sable Tree, and Robert FitzAlwynn - Aug 13, 1987
by TRM Talymar and Eislinn |
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Notes |
The Order does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous. |
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Order of The Cavendish Knot |
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OP Abbreviation |
OCK |
 |
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Letters |
C.C.K. |
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Title |
Lord/Lady |
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Form of Address |
Companions of the Order of the Cavendish Knot |
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Precedence |
Equal to Award of the Dragon's Tooth and the Orders of the Dragon's Barb/White
Chamfron/Red Company, before Order of the Gaping Wound, and after the Awards of the Purple
Fret/Queen's Favor/Doe's Grace/King's Chalice. |
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Reason Given |
Given to those who have shown proficiency on the field of rapier combat or exemplary service
in furthering such field. |
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Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-1000 |
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Blazon |
(Fieldless) Four Cavendish knots conjoined in cross vert |
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First Recipient |
John Inchingham, Hoskeld Thorleiksson, Palymar of the Two Baronies, Alfred of Chester,
Eyrny Ormarsdottir, Daibhid Ruadh MaclLachla, and Grimkirk ap Greymoor - May 8, 1993 by TRM
Finn and Garlanda |
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Notes |
The Order does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous. |
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Order of The White Chamfrom |
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OP Abbreviation |
OWC |
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Letters |
C.W.C. |
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Title |
Lord/Lady |
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Form of Address |
Companions of the Order of the White Chamfron |
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Precedence |
Equal to Award of the Dragon's Tooth and the Orders of the Dragon's Barb/Cavendish
Knot/Red Company, before Order of the Gaping Wound, and after the Awards of the Purple
Fret/Queen's Favor/Doe's Grace/King's Chalice. |
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Reason Given |
Given to those who have shown proficiency on the field of equestrian activities or exemplary
service in furthering such field. |
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Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-1500 |
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Blazon |
(Fieldless) A chamfron argent. |
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First Recipient |
Pieter van Doorn, Morgan Goldbeter, and Arial of Dragonsmark - Apr 17, 1999 by TRM Dag and Elayna |
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Notes |
The Order does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous. |
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Order of The Red Company |
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OP Abbreviation |
ORC |
 |
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Letters |
C.R.C. |
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Title |
Lord/Lady |
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Form of Address |
Companions of the Order of the Red Company, or Sergeants of the Red Company |
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Precedence |
Equal to Award of the Dragon's Tooth and the Orders of the Dragon's Barb/Cavendish
Knot/White Chamfron, before Order of the Gaping Wound, and after the Awards of the Purple
Fret/Queen's Favor/Doe's Grace/King's Chalice. |
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Reason Given |
Given to those who have shown proficiency and leadership in melee and/or tournament combat. |
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Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-1300 |
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Blazon |
Gules, two flanged maces in saltire argent. |
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First Recipient |
Seventeen gentles were inducted into this Order on Aug 18, 1994 by TRM Finn and Garlanda |
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Notes |
The Order does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous. Companions
of the Order will occasionally wear a red cloak. By Kingdom Law, once a Companion of this Order
has been elevated to the Order of the Chivalry, they may no longer style themselves as Sergeants
of the Order, but may still be addressed as Companions of the Order. The Order is now essentially
a two-tier order, with the second tier being called Captains of the Red Company. These Captains
are Companions of the Order of the Gold Mace. |
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Award of the Purple Fret |
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OP Abbreviation |
APF |
 |
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Letters |
A.P.F. |
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Title |
Lord/Lady |
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Form of Address |
Recipients of the Purple Fret |
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Precedence |
Equal to the Awards of the Queen's Favor/Doe's Grace/King's Chalice, after the Orders
of the Willow/Silver Oak, and before the Award of the Dragon's Tooth and the Orders of the
Dragon's Barb/Cavendish Knot/White Chamfron/Red Company. |
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Reason Given |
Given for long and devoted service to a group, office, or kingdom. |
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Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-300 |
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Blazon |
Or, a fret purpure. |
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First Recipient |
Caellyn y'Vearn Fitzhugh - Oct 13, 1972 by TRM Andrew and Anne |
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Notes |
The Award does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous. As an
award, it can be granted to the same gentle more than once. It is believed by many that this
was once an order, and there are those that style themselves as Companions of the Order of
the Purple Fret. A search of kingdom law by the Kingdom Seneschal has not revealed any evidence
to support this. More likely, the Order of the Purple Fret was created by scribes who accidentally
used the word Order instead of Award. It still happens today. |
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Award of the Queen's Favor |
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OP Abbreviation |
AQF |
 |
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Letters |
A.Q.F. |
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Title |
Lord/Lady |
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Form of Address |
Recipients of the Queen's Favor. |
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Precedence |
Equal to the Awards of the Purple Fret/Doe's Grace/King's Chalice, after the Orders of
the Willow/Silver Oak, and before the Award of the Dragon's Tooth and the Orders of the
Dragon's Barb/Cavendish Knot/White Chamfron/Red Company. |
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Reason Given |
Given to those that have demonstrated courtesy and chivalry on or off the field, as well
as kindness to those around them. |
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Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-400 |
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Blazon |
Azure, a sword proper enfiled of a wreath of flowers argent, slipped and leaved vert. |
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First Recipient |
Graca da Alataia, Lars Vilhjalmsson the Fierce, and Otto von Schwartzkatz - Oct 30, 1982 by
TRM Talymar and Eislinn |
|
Notes |
The Award does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous. As an award,
it can be granted to the same gentle more than once. The Award was renamed the Award of the Doe's
Grace on May 6, 1988. |
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|
Award of the Doe's Grace |
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OP Abbreviation |
ADG |
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Letters |
A.D.G. |
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Title |
Lord/Lady |
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Form of Address |
Recipients of the Doe's Grace. |
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Precedence |
Equal to the Awards of the Purple Fret/Queen's Favor/King's Chalice, after the Orders
of the Willow/Silver Oak, and before the Award of the Dragon's Tooth and the Orders of the
Dragon's Barb/Cavendish Knot/White Chamfron/Red Company. |
|
Reason Given |
Given to those that have demonstrated courtesy and chivalry on or off the field, as well
as kindness to those around them. |
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Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-409 |
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Blazon |
Azure, a sword proper enfiled of a wreath of flowers argent, slipped and leaved vert. |
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First Recipient |
Elen o Ddynevwr, Eliahu ben Itzhak, Charles Stewart O'Connor, and Jenna of Southwinds -
May 7, 1988 by TRM Corwin and Shana |
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Notes |
The Award does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous. As an
award, it can be granted to the same gentle more than once. The Award was formerly called
the Award of the Queen's Favor and was renamed on May 6, 1988, in honor of Duchess Eislinn
the Patient; the doe was a prominent charge on her arms. In practice, there are two versions
of this award.It is given for courtesy and chivalry, as stated in kingdom law, and it is
given for service to the crown. In this second variation, the text will generally read "this
sign of the Queen's favor, the Award of the Doe's Grace." |
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Award of the King's Chalice |
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OP Abbreviation |
AKC |
 |
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Letters |
R.K.C. |
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Title |
Lord/Lady |
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Form of Address |
Recipients of the King's Chalice |
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Precedence |
Equal to the Awards of the Purple Fret/Queen's Favor/Doe's Grace, after the Orders of
the Willow/Silver Oak, and before the Award of the Dragon's Tooth and the Orders of the
Dragon's Barb/Cavendish Knot/White Chamfron/Red Company. |
|
Reason Given |
Given to those that have displayed excellence and authenticity in their chosen fields. |
|
Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-450 |
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Blazon |
(Fieldless) A chalice sable. |
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First Recipient |
Talbot MacTaggart and Freydis Haakonsdottir - Aug 14, 1997 by TRM Edmund and Kateryn |
|
Notes |
The Award does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous. As an
award, it can be granted to the same gentle more than once. |
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Order of The Willow |
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OP Abbreviation |
OW |
 |
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Letters |
C.W. |
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Title |
Lord/Lady |
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Form of Address |
Companions of the Order of the Willow |
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Precedence |
Equal to the Order of the Silver Oak, after the Grant of Arms, and before the Awards
of the Purple Fret/Queen's Favor/Doe's Grace/King's Chalice |
|
Reason Given |
Given to those that have shown proficiency, but not yet mastery, in one or more of the
peaceful arts. |
|
Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-500 |
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Blazon |
Purpure, a willow tree eradicated Or. |
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First Recipient |
Asdis Stefansdottir, Ilsa von Schonau, Komura Shimitsu, Valthiona Cuthbert - Jul 19,
1975 by TRM Rolac and Lindanlorien |
|
Notes |
The Order does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous. |
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Order of The Silver Oak |
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OP Abbreviation |
OSO |
 |
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Letters |
C.S.O. |
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Title |
Lord/Lady |
|
Form of Address |
Companions of the Order of the Silver Oak |
|
Precedence |
Equal to the Order of the Willow, after the Grant of Arms, and before the Awards of the
Purple Fret/Queen's Favor/Doe's Grace/King's Chalice |
|
Reason Given |
Given to those that have shown proficiency, but not yet mastery, in one or more of the
sciences or in research |
|
Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-600 |
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Blazon |
Purpure, an oak tree blasted eradicated argent, fructed Or |
|
First Recipient |
Gillian Olafsdottir d'Uriel - Feb 16, 1974 by TRM Merowald and Gwendolyn |
|
Notes |
The Order does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous. |
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Grant of Arms |
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OP Abbreviation |
GoA |
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|
Letters |
G.O.A./td>
| |
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Title |
The Honourable Lord/The Honourable Lady |
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Form of Address |
His Lordship/Her Ladyship |
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Precedence |
After the Orders of the Greenwood Company/Bronze Ring/White Lance/Gold Mace/Evergreen, and
before the Orders of the Willow/Silver Oak. |
|
Reason Given |
Usually given to Great Officers of State after six months service in office, it is also given
for distinguished and outstanding accomplishment in any area. |
|
Law |
Corpora VII.A.2.a.3, Midrealm Law III-101 and Midrealm Law IX-107. |
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Blazon |
None |
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First Recipient |
Andrew of Seldom Rest and Roland de Tourqrise - Oct 9, 1971 |
|
Notes |
The Grant of Arms is Society-wide. Orders and awards from other kingdoms that convey a Grant
of Arms will be listed in the Midrealm Order of Precedence at this level. Great Officers of
State will also receive a Dragon Crest with their Grants of Arms. This crest is reserved for
Grants of Arms by virtue of service as a Great Officer of the Midrealm. |
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Order of The Greenwood Company |
|
OP Abbreviation |
OGC |
 |
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Letters |
C.G.C. |
|
Title |
The Honourable Lord/The Honourable Lady |
|
Form of Address |
His Lordship/Her Ladyship or Companions of the Order of the Greenwood Company or Foresters
of the Greenwood |
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Precedence |
Equal to the Orders of the Bronze Ring/White Lance/Gold Mace/Evergreen, after the Order of
the Dragon's Heart, and before the Grant of Arms. |
|
Reason Given |
Given to those that have shown excellence in two of three areas of archery; skill, service
and the arts and sciences |
|
Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-1400 |
|
Blazon |
(Fieldless) Upon a hurst of pine trees vert, a pheon inverted Or. |
|
First Recipient |
Robin Arthur Kyrke, Dughal Mac Donnel, Alexander MacIntosh of Islay, Grant Graeme du
Menteith, Neko Me, Arwenna of Kelsley, Aelfric the Kestrell, and Ian Gourdon of Glen Awe - Feb
3, 1996 by TRM Tarquin and Aibhilin |
|
Notes |
The Order does convey a Grant of Arms if the individual does not already have one. Companions
of the Order will also occasionally wear a green hood with white and red trim |
|
|
Company of the Bronze Ring |
|
OP Abbreviation |
OBR |
 |
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Letters |
C.B.R. |
|
Title |
The Honourable Lord/The Honourable Lady |
|
Form of Address |
His Lordship/Her Ladyship or Companion of the Bronze Ring or Warders of the Bronze Ring |
|
Precedence |
Equal to the Orders of the Greenwood Company/White Lance/Gold Mace/Evergreen, after the
Order of the Dragon's Heart, and before the Grant of Arms |
|
Reason Given |
Given to those who have shown excellence and leadership in rapier combat and who have trained
others in these skills. |
|
Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-1600 |
|
Blazon |
Gules, two rapiers in saltire argent within an annulet Or. |
|
First Recipient |
Andrew McBain the Purple, Sarah of the Erie Sea, and Garth Brandon - Apr 17, 1999 by
TRM Dag and Elayna |
|
Notes |
The Order does convey a Grant of Arms if the individual does not already have one. |
|
|
Company of the White Lance |
|
OP Abbreviation |
OWL |
 |
|
Letters |
C.W.L. |
|
Title |
The Honourable Lord/The Honourable Lady |
|
Form of Address |
His Lordship/Her Ladyship or Companion of the White Lance |
|
Precedence |
Equal to the Orders of the Greenwood Company/Bronze Ring/Gold Mace/Evergreen, after the
Order of the Dragon's Heart, and before the Grant of Arms |
|
Reason Given |
Given to those who have shown excellence in two of three area of equestrian activities;
skill, service and the arts and sciences. |
|
Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-1700 |
|
Blazon |
(Fieldless) A lance argent |
|
First Recipient |
Serena Kimbelwyke, Zyriel Nightshade, and Mathilde of Jararvellir - Apr 17, 1999 by
TRM Dag and Elayna |
|
Notes |
The Order does convey a Grant of Arms if the individual does not already have one. |
|
|
Order of The Gold Mace |
|
OP Abbreviation |
OGM |
 |
|
Letters |
C.G.M. |
|
Title |
The Honourable Lord/The Honourable Lady |
|
Form of Address |
His Lordship/Her Ladyship or Companion of the Order of the Gold Mace or Captains of
the Red Company. |
|
Precedence |
Equal to the Orders of the Greenwood Company/Bronze Ring/White Lance/Evergreen, after
the Order of the Dragon's Heart, and before the Grant of Arms |
|
Reason Given |
Given to Companions of the Order of the Red Company who have shown both excellence and
leadership in melee and/or tournament combat, and who have trained others in these skills. |
|
Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-2600 |
|
Blazon |
Gules, two flanged maces in saltire within a bordure Or. |
|
First Recipient |
Alaric le Fevre - Apr 8, 2000 by TRM Finn and Tamara. |
|
Notes |
The Order does convey a Grant of Arms if the
individual does not already have one. By Kingdom Law, once a Companion of this Order has been
elevated to the Order of the Chivalry, they may no longer style themselves as Captains of the
Order, but may still be addressed as Companions of the Order. This Order is essentially the
second tier of the Order of the Red Company. That is why companions are addressed as Captains
of the Red Company (not a typo.) When this Order was first established, recipients were styled
as Lieutenants of the Red Company. Apparently, the rank of Lieutenant was not used in period,
so it was changed to Captain. |
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|
Order of The Evergreen |
|
OP Abbreviation |
OE |
 |
|
Letters |
C.E. |
|
Title |
The Honourable Lord/The Honourable Lady |
|
Form of Address |
His Lordship/Her Ladyship or Companion of the Order of the Evergreen |
|
Precedence |
Equal to the Orders of the Greenwood Company/Bronze Ring/White Lance/Gold Mace, after the
Order of the Dragon's Heart, and before the Grant of Arms |
|
Reason Given |
Given to those who have both taught and shown excellence in one or more of the arts, sciences
or research. |
|
Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-2500 |
|
Blazon |
(Fieldless) A pine tree per pale purpure and Or. |
|
First Recipient |
Jurgen von Baden - Apr 15, 2000 by TRM Finn and Tamara. |
|
Notes |
The Order does convey a Grant of Arms if the individual does not already have one. |
|
|
Order of The Dragon's Heart |
|
OP Abbreviation |
ODH |
 |
|
Letters |
C.D.H. |
|
Title |
The Honourable Lord/The Honourable Lady |
|
Form of Address |
His Lordship/Her Ladyship or Companions of the Order of the Dragon's Heart |
|
Precedence |
After Court Baronies, before the Orders of the Greenwood Company/Bronze Ring/White
Lance/Gold Mace/Evergreen |
|
Reason Given |
Given to those who have performed services on behalf of the Middle Kingdom above and
beyond service normally expected of subjects of the Crown. |
|
Law |
Midrealm Law XVII-700 |
|
Blazon |
Argent, a heart vert scaly argent. |
|
First Recipient |
Duncan MacGregor and Roland de Tourgrise - Oct 13, 1973 |
|
Notes |
The Order does convey a Grant of Arms if the individual does not already have one. |
|
|
Court Barony |
|
OP Abbreviation |
Court |
 |
|
Letters |
None |
|
Title |
Baron/Baroness |
|
Form of Address |
Your Excellency, My Lord Baron, My Lady Baroness |
|
Precedence |
After Territorial Baronies, and before the Order of the Dragon's Heart |
|
Reason Given |
Typically, service to the Crown above and beyond that normally expected by the Crown's subjects. |
|
Law |
Corpora VII.A.2.a.2 |
|
Blazon |
Silver Coronets with six pearls (spheroids), ornamented as they see fit. |
|
First Recipient |
Signy Dimmridaela - Dec 31, 1970 by TRM Franz and Abrizhade |
|
Notes |
The honor does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous.
This honor is Society-wide. |
|
|
Territorial Barony |
|
OP Abbreviation |
Baron |
 |
|
Letters |
None |
|
Title |
Baron/Baroness |
|
Form of Address |
Your Excellency, My Lord Baron, My Lady Baroness, Baron/Baroness <Barony Name> |
|
Precedence |
After the bestowed Peerages, before Court Baronies. |
|
Reason Given |
This is an office more than an honor. The populace of the barony votes for their Coronet,
subject to the approval of the Crown. |
|
Law |
Corpora VII.A.2.b.3 |
|
Blazon |
Gold Coronets with six pearls (spheroids), ornamented as they see fit. |
|
First Recipient |
Thorvald inn Grimmi (Northwoods) - Oct 31, 1970 by TRM Franz and Abrizhade |
|
Notes |
The honor does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous. This
honor is Society-wide. |
|
|
Knight |
|
OP Abbreviation |
KSCA |
 |
|
Letters |
K.S.C.A. |
|
Title |
Sir/Dame |
|
Form of Address |
Sir Knight/Dame Knight |
|
Precedence |
Equal to the Orders of Master of Arms/Laurels/Pelicans, after Viscounty, and before Territorial
Baronies. |
|
Reason Given |
The candidate must be considered the equal of his or her prospective peers with the basic
weapons of tournament combat. |
|
Law |
Corpora VII.A.4.a |
|
Blazon |
A white belt; also a circular chain. |
|
First Recipient | |