All of the texts listed on
this page conform to the guidelines set forth in the
3rd edition of the Middle Kingdom Scribal
Handbook. It is my goal to offer at least two
versions of scroll text for each award, but this is
a labor intensive project so please bear with me.
If you have a unique text that you would like to
share and have added here feel free to email it to
bess@denevell.com.
- For additional help with non-standard texts
the following these websites.
Index of Middle Kingdom Awards
Award of Arms,
unknown device - from the 3rd edition
Scribal Handbook pg. 27
Proclaim throughout the
realm that we <name of sovereign>, King <queen>of
the Middle Kingdom, and <consort’s name> our Queen
<king>, send greetings and commendations from our
<location of event>. Know that we, in recognition
of the good works and deeds of <recipients name>,
especially for <specific reason>, are minded to make
unto him/her and Award of Arms. We bestow upon
him/her the right to bear Arms as duly registered
within the society and all rights and
responsibilities conveyed by elevation to this rank
without let or hindrance from any person from this
day onward. Done by our hands this <day> of <month>
Anno Societatis <year> from our <location of event>.
Award of Arms, short version by Bess
Verily We <king & queen’s
name> Regnum Mediterranae do in our appreciation of
his/her <reason for award> bestow upon <recipients
name> an Award of Arms. Given by our hands this
<day> of <month> A.S. <year> in our <place given>.
Award of Arms, title, registered blazon
& emblazon by Bess
May it be known to all
good gentles throughout our realm that We <name of
sovereign> King <queen> by right of arms of the
Middle Kingdom and <consort’s name> our most
splendid Queen <King> of love and beauty, having
weighed well the works and labors of our good
subject <recipient name> in <reason for award> are
in recognition of his/her achievements right minded
to make upon him/her and Award of Arms. As such we
convey unto Lord/Lady <recipient name> <full blazon>
as depicted in the margin for Arms within the
Society, without let or hindrance from any person,
and all the rights and responsibilities attendant
upon such elevation to this rank from this day
onward. Awarded by our hand this <day> day of
<month> Anno Societatis <society year>, in our
<place of the event> in testimony whereof we have
set our hand and seal.
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Proclaim to all throughout the land that we <name
of sovereign> King, <queen> by right of arms of the
Middle Kingdom, and <name of consort>, our Queen
<king>, have witnessed the service with which <name
of recipient> hath exemplified the ideals which we
strive to uphold, and therefore do we wish to
acknowledge him/her in a fitting and seemly manner
with some visible token of our esteem. We are
minded to give unto him/her a Royal Augmentation of
Arms in recognition of his/her deeds. It shall be a
specific charge signifying our appreciation and
commendation in accordance with both his/her wishes
and the Rules of the College of the Arms of the
Knowne World. Done by our hands the <date> day of
<month>, Anno Societatis <year>, in our <location of
event>.
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** Because of the special nature of this award
the office of the Dragon Herald prefers the scribe
to obtain specific wording from their majesties at
the time of the assignment **
Kingdom Augmentation of Arms wording used for
Master Dafydd Blaidd
(view scroll here)
Know all that we Valharic and Alys, King and
Queen of the Middle Kingdom do hereby proclaim that
Dafydd Blaidd hath rendered his heart and soul
through his long and devoted service to Our realm.
He hath given of his time, his energies and portions
of his personal life to provide all the citizens of
the MidRealm with an electronic information site.
For his dedicated creation, maintenance, and
provision of this site, the various lists and links,
and the trials and tribulations associated with an
endeavor of this magnitude, do we wish to
acknowledge him with a visible token of our esteem
and the appreciation of the entire Kingdom. We
therefore grant unto him a Kingdom Augmentation of
Arms, giving him the right to bear argent a pale
gules overall a dragon vert, into his arms in
accordance with his wishes and the rules of the
College of Arms. Done this 26th day of May Anno
Societatis XXXVII, while sitting on our thrones in
our Shire of Mynnyd Seren.
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Let all persons within our Realm hear the
proclamation that we <name of sovereign> King
<queen> by right of arms of the Middle Kingdom, and
<name of consort>, our Queen <king> set forth. Know
that in consideration of his/her outstanding
services as Our Kings'/Queen's Champion we hereby
make <name of recipient> a Companion of our Order of
the Royal Vanguard. We bestow upon him/her all
rights and responsibilities associated with this
Order and the right to bear the badge of the Order:
Fieldless, a demi-dragon rampant argent. Done by
our hands this <date> day of <month>, Anno
Societatis <year> in out <location of event>.
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Award of the
Sapphire - from the 3rd edition
Scribal Handbook pg. 27
Proclaim throughout our Realm that we <name of
sovereign>, King <queen> by right of arms of the
Middle Kingdom, and <name of consort>, our
Queen<king>, send heartfelt greetings. Know that it
is one of the pleasures of the crown to recognize
individuals who exhibit great courtesy, grace, and
honor to people of all ranks and who exemplify what
it means to be the embodiment of The Dream.
Therefore, we are hereby minded to make unto <name
of recipient> an Award of the Sapphire. We bestow
upon him/her all rights and responsibilities
associated with The Sapphire and the right to bare
the badge: Fieldless a step-cut gemstone azure.
Done by our hands this <date> day of <month>, A.S.
<year>, in our <location of event>.
Award of the Sapphire - by Bess
All good gentles and nobles know throughout the
Middle Kingdom that we <name of sovereign> and <name
of consort> Regnum Mediterranae, send unto you our
most heartfelt greetings. It is one of the great
pleasures of the crown to recognize individuals who
exhibit courtesy, grace, and honor to people of all
ranks and who exemplify what it means to be the
embodiment of The Dream. Therefore, in recognition
of these fine characteristics we are hereby minded
to make unto <name of recipient> an Award of the
Sapphire. We bestow upon him/her all rights and
responsibilities associated with The Sapphire and
the right to bare the badge: Fieldless a step-cut
gemstone azure. With great pleasure this has been
confirmed by royal hands while sitting upon our
thrones this <date> day of <month>, A.S. <year>, in
our most charming <location of event>.
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Unto to whom these
presents come know that We, <<King>>, King by right
of arms, and <<Queen>>, Our Queen of love and
beauty, send greetings. As We know that the treasure
of a kingdom lies in its future leaders, so do We
know that such a treasure is before Us in the person
of <<Name>> and in recognition of his/her good
service to the Middle Kingdom it is fitting that We
honor <<Name>> by naming him/her a Dragon's
Treasure. As he/she has adorned the Crown of the
Middle Kingdom until now, so shall he/she continue
to do so in Our hearts. Done this <<Date>> day of
<<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>, while sitting on Our
thrones in Our <<Place name>>, in testimony whereof
We have set Our hand and seal.
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Award of the
Baton - submitted by Lady Aikiko Catherine
O'Brien from the scribal handbook
Unto all to whom these presents come know that we
(name of Sovereign), King (Queen) by right of arms
of the Middle Kingdom and (name of Consort), our
Queen (King) send greetings. As we know at the
treasure of a kingdom lies in
its future leaders, so do we know that such a person
is before us in (name of recipient) and in
recognition of his/her accomplishments in the
martial arts (specific deed can be mentioned), it is
fitting that we honor (name of recipient) by
naming him/her a Baton. As he/she has adorned to the
Crown of the Middle Kingdom until now, so shall
he/she continue
to do so in our hearts. Done this ____ day of ____,
Anno Societatis __, in our (location of event).
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Be it known that Queen <queen's name>, Patroness
of the Arts and Sciences and <King's name> , our
King are well aware of the fine youth who have
displayed the enthusiasm and effort which <name of
recipient> has displayed in the <reason for award>.
We wish for all to know that she is held in high
regard by Ourselves, to which purpose We bestow upon
her the Award of the Silver Acorn. Given by our
hands this <date> day of <month> A.S. <year> while
sitting in our <location of event> in testimony
whereof we have set Royal hand and seal.
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Be it known that Queen <<Name>>, Patroness of the
Arts and Sciences and King <<Name>>, are well aware
of the endeavors and successes of the people of
<<Group name>> in the artistic and/or scientific
area of <<Artistic/scientific area>>. We wish for
all to know that they are held in high regard by
Ourselves, to which purpose We bestow upon them the
Award of the Grove. <<Group name>> may embellish
their device with: Per pale Or and argent, a hurst
purpure, the badge of this award. Given by Our hands
this <<Date>> day of <<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>, while
sitting on Our thrones in Our <<Place name>>, in
testimony whereof We have set Our hand and seal.
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Proclaim unto all that We, <<King>>, King by
right of arms of the Middle Kingdom, and <<Queen>>,
Our Queen of love and beauty, wish to commend the
superior skill and service of <<Group name>> to the
Archer Corps of the Middle Kingdom. We are minded to
bestow upon them the Award of the Dragon's Flight,
with all rights and responsibilities attendant upon
this rank, and the right to bear the badge: Argent,
a pale vert scaly argent between four pheons vert,
without let or hindrance from any person. Done this
<<Date>> day of <<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>, while
sitting on Our thrones in Our <<Place name>>, in
testimony whereof We have set Our hand and seal.
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Know by these presents that We, <<King>>, King by
right of arms of the Middle Kingdom, and <<Queen>>,
Our Queen of love and beauty, right mindful of the
dramatic deeds and skills that <<Group Name>> hath
displayed upon the field of battle, especially
<<Specific deeds>>, are mindful to bestow upon them
the Award of the Dragon's Teeth. We grant unto them
all rights and responsibilities attendant upon this
award, and the right to bear the badge: Argent, on a
dance between two broken dragons teeth vert another
argent, without let or hindrance from any person.
Done this <<Date>> day of <<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>,
while sitting on Our thrones in Our <<Place name>>,
in testimony whereof We have set Our hand and seal.
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Be it known that We, <<King>>, King by right of
arms of the Middle Kingdom, and <<Queen>>, Our Queen
of love and beauty, have heard of the exemplary
service that <<Group Name>> hath rendered unto the
Middle Kingdom, specifically <<Service>>.. We do
here publicly commend them and are please to bestow
upon them the Award of the Purple Fretty. We grant
unto them all rights and responsibilities attendant
upon this award and the right to bear the badge: Or,
fretty purpure, without let or hindrance from any
person. Given by Our hands this <<Date>> day of
<<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>, while sitting on Our
thrones in Our <<Place name>>, in testimony whereof
We have set Our hand and seal.
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"Proclaim to all Gentles and Nobles that We,
<<King>>, King by right of arms of the Middle
Kingdom, and <<Queen>>, Our Queen of love and
beauty, knowing full well the grace and dignity with
which <<Name>> has served the Middle Kingdom as
Queen, are minded to do her honor. We do, therefore,
recognize her as a Lady of the Rose, with all of the
rights, privileges, insignia and responsibilities
thereto appertaining. Done this <<Date>> day of
<<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>, while sitting on Our
thrones in Our <<Place name>>, in testimony whereof
We have set Our hand and seal."
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Let all know that We, <<Ruler's Name>> the strong
and just, and <<Consort's Name>> the graceful and
wise, Regnum Mediterranae, have seen the skill,
devotion and support that <<Name>> has displayed in
the discipline of horsemanship. We are therefore
minded to make him/her a member of Our Order of the
White Chamfron and bestow upon him/her all duly
pertaining rights and attendant responsibilities
that he/she may discharge their new duties to the
Crown. Done this <<Date>> day of <<Month>>, A.S.
<<Year>>, while sitting on Our thrones in Our
<<Place name>>, in testimony whereof We have set Our
hand and seal.
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Let all know that We, <<Ruler's Name>> the strong
and just, and <<Consort's Name>> the graceful and
wise, Regnum Mediterranae, have seen the skill,
devotion and support that <<Name>> has displayed in
the discipline of rapier combat. We are therefore
minded to make him/her a member of Our Order of the
Cavendish Knot and bestow upon him/her all duly
pertaining rights and attendant responsibilities
that he/she may discharge their new duties to the
Crown. He/She may wear as token of this new
membership the badge: Four Cavendish knots conjoined
in cross vert. Done this <<Date>> day of <<Month>>,
A.S. <<Year>>, while sitting on Our thrones in Our
<<Place name>>, in testimony whereof We have set Our
hand and seal.
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All nobility, know ye by these presents that We,
<<King>>, King by right of arms of the Middle
Kingdom, and <<Queen>>, Our Queen of love and
beauty, would fain honor <<Name>> for his/her
superior skill in archery and service to the Archer
Corps of the Middle Kingdom. We are minded to create
him/her a Companion of the Order of the Dragon's
Barb, and thus bestow upon him/her all rights and
responsibilities attendant upon this rank, and the
right to bear the badge: A dragon's tail palewise,
barb to chief, within and issuant from an annulet
vert scaly argent, without let or hindrance from any
person. Done this <<Date>> day of <<Month>>, A.S.
<<Year>>, while sitting on Our thrones in Our
<<Place name>>, in testimony whereof We have set Our
hand and seal.
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In all the armies in history there have been many
warriors who have fought and led from within the
ranks, rising to positions of great honor. A warrior
has many virtues, such as skill at arms, leadership
on the field, and teaching of the arts martial.
Therefore, We, <<King>> and <<Queen>>, King and
Queen of the MidRealm do herewith recognize <<Name>>
as a Member of the Order of Red Company. He/She may
style himself/herself a Serjeant of this noble
order, and may bear its badge: Gules, two maces in
saltire Argent, in canton upon his/her shield. Done
this <<Date>> day of <<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>, while
sitting on Our thrones in Our <<Place name>>, in
testimony whereof We have set Our hand and seal.
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To all and singular unto whom these presents
come, know that We, <<King>>, King by right of arms
of the Middle Kingdom, and <<Queen>>, Our Queen of
love and beauty, right mindful of the dramatic deeds
and skills that <<Name>> hath displayed upon the
field of battle, are mindful to make him/her a
Companion of Our Order of the Dragon's Tooth. We
grant unto him/her all rights and responsibilities
attendant upon this rank, and the right to bear the
badge: Vert, on a pale Or, three fangs vert, without
let or hindrance from any person. Done this <<Date>>
day of <<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>, while sitting on
Our thrones in Our <<Place name>>, in testimony
whereof We have set Our hand and seal.
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See, read, hear, and understand by these presents
that We, <<Queen>> Queen of the Middle Kingdom, and
<<King>> Our King, right mindful of the high esteem
in which <<Name>> is held by Our Kingdom and
Ourselves, (and in acknowledgement of
<<Accomplishment>>,) are pleased to bestow upon
him/her this sign of the Queen's favor, the Award of
the Doe's Grace. We grant unto him/her all rights
and responsibilities attendant upon this rank, and
the right to bear the badge, Azure, a sword proper
enfiled of a wreath of flowers argent, slipped and
leaved Or, without let or hindrance from any person.
Done this <<Date>> day of <<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>,
while sitting on Our thrones in Our <<Place name>>,
in testimony whereof We have set Our hand and seal.
Award of the Doe's Grace - by Bess
We sing through-out the vast lands of this
glorious MidRealm the graciousness and beauty that
is given life by the words of our Queen <queen's
name> and <king's name> her King. Well knowing the
wide spread admiration in which <recipients name> is
held by the populace and Ourselves and in
acknowledgement of <reason given> are pleased to
show him/her this sign of the Queen's favor the
Award of the Doe's Grace. With all attendant upon
such honor is givne the right to bear the badge:
Azure, a sword proper enfiled of a wreath of flowers
argent, slipped and leaved Or, without let or
hindrance from any person. Done this <<Date>> day
of <<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>, while sitting on Our
thrones in Our <<Place name>>, in testimony whereof
We have set Our hand and seal.
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See, read, hear, and understand by these presents
that We, <<King>> King of the Middle Kingdom, and
<<Queen>> Our Queen, right mindful of the high
esteem in which <<Name>> is held by Our Kingdom and
Ourselves, and in acknowledgement of his/her
authenticity in <<accomplishment>>, are pleased to
bestow upon him/her the Award of the King's Chalice.
We grant unto him/her all rights and
responsibilities attendant upon this rank, and the
right to bear the badge of the award without let or
hindrance from any person. Done this <<Date>> day of
<<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>, while sitting on Our
thrones in Our <<Place name>>, in testimony whereof
We have set Our hand and seal.
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Proclaim throughout
the realm that We, <<King>>, King by right of arms
of the Middle Kingdom, and <<Queen>>, Our Queen of
love and beauty, do recognize the exemplary service
that <<Name>> hath rendered unto the Middle Kingdom,
specifically <<Service>>.. We do here publicly
commend him/her and are please to bestow upon
him/her the Award of the Purple Fret. We grant unto
him/her all rights and responsibilities attendant
upon this rank and the right to bear the badge: Or,
a fret purpure, without let or hindrance from any
person. Given by Our hands this <<Date>> day of
<<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>, while sitting on Our
thrones in Our <<Place name>>, in testimony whereof
We have set Our hand and seal.
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To all and singular unto whom these presents
shall come, know that We, <<Queen>> Queen of the
Middle Kingdom and Patroness of the Arts, and
<<King>> Our King, right mindful of the skills in
which <<Name>> hath displayed in the art of
<<Skill>>, wish to recognize him/her as a Companion
of Our Order of the Willow. We grant unto him/her
all rights and responsibilities attendant upon this
rank and the right to bear the badge: Purpure, a
willow tree eradicated Or, without let or hindrance
from any person. Given by Our hands this <<Date>>
day of <<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>, while sitting on
Our thrones in Our <<Place name>>, in testimony
whereof We have set Our hand and seal.
<Queen's name> Queen of the Middle Kingdom by the
Right of Arms of <King's name> our King, and
defender of the faith, &c. To all people to whome
these presents shall come, greeting. Knowe yee that
of our especial grace, certaine science, and meere
motion, we haue bestowed, and by these presents for
us, our heires and successors, we giue and to our
trustie and welbeloued seruant <recipients name>,
for the skill they hath displayed in the art of
<<Skill>>, that they be made a Companion of Our
Order of the Willow. With all prerogatives,
commodities, jurisdictions, royalties, privileges,
franchises, and preheminences, thereto or
thereabouts, whatsoever we by our letters may bestow
Provided alwayes, and our will and pleasure is, and
wee do hereby Give this by Our hands this <<Date>>
day of <<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>, while sitting on
Our thrones in Our <<Place name>>.
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To all and singular unto whom these presents
shall come, know that We, <<Queen>> Queen of the
Middle Kingdom and Patroness of the Sciences, and
<<King>> Our King, right mindful of the skills in
which <<Name>> hath displayed in the science of
<<Skill>>, wish to recognize him/her as a Companion
of Our Order of the Silver Oak. We grant unto
him/her all rights and responsibilities attendant
upon this rank and the right to bear the badge:
Purpure, an oak tree blasted and eradicated argent,
fructed Or, without let or hindrance from any
person. Given by Our hands this <<Date>> day of
<<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>, while sitting on Our
thrones in Our <<Place name>>, in testimony whereof
We have set Our hand and seal.
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Proclaim to all unto whom these presents come
that We, <<King>>, King by right of arms of the
Middle Kingdom, and <<Queen>>, Our Queen, in
consideration of the excellent service that <<Name>>
has given to the Middle Kingdom as <<Office name>>,
are minded to make unto him/her a Grant of Arms. We
do hereby confirm by Grant the right to bear
<<blazon>> and the right to bear as a crest a Dragon
<<specific dragon crest description, if given>> as
token of his/her service to Our Kingdom. Given by
Our hands this <<Date>> day of <<Month>>, A.S.
<<Year>>, while sitting on Our thrones in Our
<<Place name>>, in testimony whereof We have set Our
hand and seal.
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Proclaim to all unto whom these presents come
that We, <<King>>, King by right of arms of the
Middle Kingdom, and <<Queen>>, Our Queen, in
consideration of the excellent service that <<Name>>
has given to the Middle Kingdom as <<Office name>>,
are minded to make unto him/her a Grant of Arms We
do hereby confirm by Grant the right to bear
<<blazon>>, (and the right to bear as a crest
<<specific non-dragon crest, if one is given>>)
<<blazon. Given by Our hands this <<Date>> day of
<<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>, while sitting on Our
thrones in Our <<Place name>>, in testimony whereof
We have set Our hand and seal.
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To all and
singular unto whom these presents shall come, know
that We, <<King>> and <<Queen>>, King and Queen of
the MidRealm, right mindful of his/her superior
skill, leadership, and exemplary service to the
Rapier Legions of Our kingdom, do herewith recognize
<<Name>> as a Companion of Our Company of the Bronze
Ring. Done this <<Date>> day of <<Month>>, A.S.
<<Year>>, while sitting on Our thrones in Our
<<Place name>>, in testimony whereof We have set Our
hand and seal.
Company of the Bronze Ring - adapted from an
Atlantian White Scarf text by Bess
Be it knowne unto all men by this present
writings whearsoever it shall come to be read, heard
or understanded and especially to all manner of
officers under the dominion of our dread soveraigns,
<name> and <name>, Monarchs of the Middle Kingdom,
such as Barons, Seneschales, Knights Marshall and to
their deputies, certifying to them by this letter
that it pleaseth our said soveraigns, with their
most honorable counsel to admit < name of recipient
> as a Warder of the Bronze Ring. Know that he has
proven right worthy in honor and service, of
sufisiant cunning and skill in the exercise of civil
combat and hath shown as much in tryal by arms with
our Rapier Legions. Above all, know that we find
him an honorable gentle to whom we entrust the
nurture and gentle care of the Noble Art of Defence
in these our Middle Kingdom, trusting him to offer
goodly instruction to all who seek it, counsel in
good season and that he shall forthrightly take
action to defend the honor of this kingdom, by
whosoever it be challenged. We grant him/her right
to bear the badge: Gules, two rapiers in saltire
argent within an annulet Or and display proudly all
symbols of the Order without let or hindrance by any
person. In witness whereof We set Our hand this
<date> day of <month> Anno Societatis <year> in Our
<branch>, at <event>.
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Both in times of war and times of peace the
undaunted Equestrian honed their battle skills in
tournaments to prepare rider and steed for the
defenses of Our glorious kingdom. An equestrian has
many virtues such as skill in riding, mounted
precision at arms, and teaching of the arts
equestrian; True leadership is displayed when all
culminate in a symbiosis of horse and rider, to
carry them to victory. Therefore, We, <<King>> and
<<Queen>>, King and Queen of the MidRealm do
herewith recognize <<Name>> as a Companion of Our
Company of the White Lance. Done this <Date>> day of
<<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>, while sitting on Our
thrones in Our <<Place name>>, in testimony whereof
We have set Our hand and seal.
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In all the armies in history there have been
archers who have shot and taught from within the
ranks, rising to positions of great honour. An
archer has many virtues, such as skill with the bow,
leadership on the line, and teaching of the arts and
sciences of archery. Therefore, We, <sovereigns
name> and <consorts name>, King and Queen of the
Middle Kingdom, do herewith recognize <name of
recipient> as a Member of the Order of the Greenwood
Company. He/She may style himself/herself a Forester
of the noble order, and may bear the badge:
Fieldless Upon a Hurst of pine trees Vert, a Pheon
inverted Or, in canton upon his/her shield. Done by
Our hands this <date> day of <month>, Anno
Societatis <year>, in Our <location of event>
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Order of the
Gold Mace - from the 3rd edition
Scribal Handbook pg. 32
See, hear, and read the words of <name of
sovereign>, King <queen> by right of arms of the
Middle Kingdome, and <name of consort>, Queen <king>
of the Middle Kingdom. The leadership and training
of our warriors is essential to the strength of the
army, and we have witnessed such excellence in our
subject <name of recipient>. Therefore do we wish
to recognize him/her as a Companion of Our Order of
the Gold Mace. We grant unto him/her all rights and
responsibilities attendant upon this rank, with the
right to style himself/herself a Captain of the
Order of The Red Company. Henceforth may he/she
bear the badge of the Order as duly registered with
the College of Heralds. Done by our hands this
<date> day of <month>, Anno Societatis <year> in our
<location of event>.
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Sing praise and let it be known throughout the
vastness of the realm that we <name of Consort,
Royal Patroness of the Arts, and <name of sovereign>
our King, are well aware of the excellence and
skillful teaching accomplished by <name of
recipient> in the <art/science/research> of <reason
for award>. Therefore we wish for all to know of
the high regard in which we hold him/her, and so we
are minded to create him/her a Companion of the
Order of the Evergreen. We Grant unto him/her all
the rights and responsibilities attendant upon this
rank and the right to bear the badge: [Fieldless] A
pine tree per pale purpure and Or. Given by our
hands this <date> day of <month>, Anno Societatis
<year> in our <location of event>.
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All nobility, know ye by these presents that We,
<<King>>, King by right of arms of the Middle
Kingdom, and <<Queen>>, Our Queen of love and
beauty, are mindful of the time, labor, and love
that <<Name>> hath most freely given unto the Middle
Kingdom by <<specific deeds>>, and We are minded to
make him/her a Companion of the Order of the
Dragon's Heart. We bestow upon him/her all rights
and responsibilities attendant upon this rank and
the right to bear the badge: Argent, a heart vert
scaly argent, without let or hindrance from any
person. Given by Our hands this <<Date>> day of
<<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>, while sitting on Our
thrones in Our <<Place name>>, in testimony whereof
We have set Our hand and seal
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All Gentles and Nobility, let it be known by all
that We, <<King>>, King by right of arms of the
Middle Kingdom, and <<Queen>>, Our Queen, send
greeting. For as much as it is the privilege of the
Crown to recognize certain nobility, and We have
seen such nobility in <<Name>>, specifically by
<<specific deeds>>, We are pleased to bestow upon
him/her the right to style himself/herself Baron/ess
of Our court. And though a Baron/ess of the court
holds no authority or power to command, yet is
he/she to granted such honor and respect as befits a
person of great worth and courtesy. We confirm and
acknowledge unto him/her all rights and
responsibilities attendant upon this rank, without
let or hindrance from any person. Henceforth he/she
shall be know by his/her coronet of silver
ornamented with pearls. This do We confirm by Our
hands this <<Date>> day of <<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>,
while sitting on Our thrones in Our <<Place name>>.
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All Nobility, know by these presents that We,
<<King>>, King by right of arms of the Middle
Kingdom, and <<Queen>>, Our Queen, having heard
petition from the Barony of <<Barony name>> and well
pleased with the service of Our subject <<Name>> are
mined to create him/her Baron/Baroness of Our Barony
of <<Barony name>>, to have and maintain for Us and
Our successors in fealty and honor those aforesaid
lands. We further bestow upon him/her all rights and
responsibilities thereto appertaining, and the right
to employ, with let or hindrance, all symbols and
ornaments of that position from this time onward
including the right to the arms <<Blazon of barony's
arms>>. Henceforth he/she shall be known by his/her
coronet of gold ornamented with pearls. Done this
<<Date>> day of <<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>, while
sitting on Our thrones in Our <<Place name>>, in
testimony whereof We have set Our hand and seal.
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Knight's Oath
"I here swear fealty and do homage
to the Crown of the Middle Kingdom:
To ever be a good knight and true,
Reverent and generous,
Shield of the weak,
Obedient to my liege-lord,
Foremost in battle,
Courteous at all times,
Champion of the right and the good.
Thus swear I, Sir <<Name>>"
Order of Chivalry - from former signet
site
Be it known that We, <<King>>, King by right of
arms of the Middle Kingdom, and <<Queen>>, Our Queen
of love and beauty, in consideration of his/her
courtesy, chivalry, and skill both on and off the
field of battle, do of Our especial grace and
certain knowledge recognize <<Name>> as
Knight/Master-at-Arms of the Society for Creative
Anachronism, to be in all places of honor numbered a
Peer of Our Realm and a member of the order of
Chivalry, with all right, privileges, insignia,
precedence, and responsibilities thereto
appertaining. And furthermore do We confirm unto
him/her by Letters Patent the right to bear
<<Blazon>> as arms within the Society without let or
hindrance from any person. Done this <<Date>> day of
<<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>, while sitting on Our
thrones in Our <<Place name>>, in testimony whereof
We have set Our hand and seal.
Order of Chivalry - with registered
blazon adapted from
English Patent circa 1576 by Bess
TO ALL AND SINGULAR as well Nobles and Gentills
as others to whome these presents shall come <name
of Dragon> alias Dragon principall herehault and
kinge of armes of the whole Realme of the Middle
Kingdom sendeth greeting of our Sovereign
everlasting <name of Sovereign> and <name of
consort> his Queen WHEREAS aunciently from the
beginning the valiant and vertuous acts of worthie
persons have ben comendid to the world with sondry
monuments and remembrances of there good deserts do
of Our especial grace and certain knowledge
recognize <<Name of recipient>> as
Knight/Master-at-Arms of the Society for Creative
Anachronism, to be in all places of honor numbered a
Peer of Our Realm and a member of the order of
Chivalry, with all right, privileges, insignia,
precedence, and responsibilities thereto
appertaining. Amongst which the chiefest and most
usuall hath ben the bearing of signes in shildes
called Armes which are curdent demonstracons of
prowes and valoir, which order as it was most
prudently devised in the beginning to showe and
finde in the heartes of men to the imitacon of
vertue and noblenes Even so hath the same ben and
yet is continually observed to the end that such as
have don comendable service to their King or Contry
either in warre or peace may both receive due honor
in their lives and derive the same successively unto
there posteritie for ever AND BEING REQUIRED of
<name of recipient> in the <name of recipients local
group> gentleman, whereupon I have made search
accordingly and do finde that the saide <name of
recipient> may beare these armes by Letters Patent
THAT IS TO SAY < recipients registered blazon>, and
every part and parcell thereof I ye saide Dragon
Kinge of Armes by power and authority unto my Office
annexed and granted by letters patent under the
greate seale of the MidRealm do ratifie confirme and
allowe unto and for the saide <name of recipient
with new title> gent to their posteritie with due
difference according to the Lawe of Armes and the
same to have and enjoy forever without impediment
let or interuption of any person or persons IN
WITNES WHEROF in our gret <location of even> are
sett hereunto the royal hand and seale of Office the
<date> day of <month> and in the <year> yere of our
Society.
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Laurel Oath
I here swear fealty and service
To the Crown of the Middle Kingdom.
To ever enrich the Crown
With my talents and abilities.
To promote the diverse arts,
To continue the instruction of my
dependents,
To increase the glory of the Middle Kingdom,
And to be worthy of the Wreath I wear.
Thus swear I, (Name).
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Order of the Laurel, registered blazon,
emblazon and title by Bess. Text based on an SCA
Patent of Arms at
http://www.virtue.to/articles/laurel/scroll.html
To all nobles and gentles these present letters
reading, hearing or seeing <name of Dragon> as
Dragon Principal Herald and King of Armes of the
Middle Kingdom sendith due and humble commendation
and greeting. Equity willeth and reason ordaneth
that men virtuous and of noble courage be by their
merits and good renown rewarded not alone by their
deeds, but to be placed with honor with other
renowed, accepted, and esteemed, taken by certain
enseigns and demonstrations of honor and nobles that
is to say peerage of the realm and blazon of armes
by Letters Patent. And forasmuch as <name of
recipient>, gentleman/woman, is recommended for her
unstinting devotion to, and teaching of, the arts in
the fields of<field of specialty>, and inasmuch as
the said Lord/Lady has met with much acclaim from
the fellows of our Order of the Laurel, have their
most august majesties <name of King and Queen>
desired me, the said Dragon, to ordain and certify
him/her said arms to be borne henceforth by these
letters Patent as is merited by his/her skilled
works and demeanour and befitting to a Peer of the
Society. And therefore I am at their request and
responsible by the authority and power annexed,
attributed, given, and granted to me and to my
office of Dragon Herald by express words under the
great MidRealm seal have ratififed, confirmed and
set forth for her the Armes in the manner as
hereafter followeth, that is to say: <blazon>, as
more plainly appears depicted in this margin. To
have and to hold to the said <title> <name>, he/she
being at this present time recognized in his/her due
station as a peer of our realm and worthy Companion
of our Order of the Laurel and Arms by these Letters
and assigns given to bear forevermore. In witness
whereof I the said Dragon have signed these presents
with my hand and set thereunto the seal of the
MidRealm Armes. Given and granted at <event name> in
<place given> on the <date> day of <month> in year
<society year> of the Society by soverign <King's
name> by the right of arms King of the Middle and
his fair Queen <Queen's name>.
Pelican's Oath
"I here swear featly and do homage
To the Crown of the Middle Kingdom
To serve the Crown in all things
To remember courtesy and kindness
To prize justice above personal gain
To labor for the common good
To enrich the Kingdom and the Society
So they may flourish and grow
And to be worthy of the title of Pelican.
Here by my honor, my hand
and my heart swear I, <<Name>>."
Order of the Pelican - from former signet
website
All Gentles and Nobles know, that We, <<King>>,
King by right of arms of the Middle Kingdom, and
<<Queen>>, Our Queen of love and beauty, in
consideration of the singular noble virtues and
distinguished service, alike in courtesy and honor
as in patience and toil, of <<Name>> do create and
advance him/her to the title and degree of
Master/Mistress of the most noble Order of the
Pelican, to be in all places of honor numbered a
Peer of Our Realm, with all right, privileges,
insignia, precedence, and responsibilities thereto
appertaining. And furthermore do We confirm unto
him/her by Letters Patent the right to bear
<<Blazon>> as arms within the Society without let or
hindrance from any person. Done this <<Date>> day of
<<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>, while sitting on Our
thrones in Our <<Place name>>, in testimony whereof
We have set Our hand and seal.
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All Gentles and Nobles know by these presents
that We <<King>>, King by right of arms of the
Middle Kingdom, and <<Queen>>, Our Queen of love and
beauty, right mindful of the valiant efforts in
battle and wisdom in council given by <<Name>> and
in recognition of his service to Our Kingdom as
Prince of <<Principality>>, are most pleased to
acknowledge him as Viscount. And though a Viscount
holds no authority or power to command, yet is he to
be granted such honor and respect as befits a person
of great worth and courtesy. He shall be known by
his coronet of silver, embattled, and his counsel
shall be weighed as befits one who has borne the
coronet of a Principality within the Middle Kingdom.
Done this <<Date>> day of <<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>,
while sitting on Our thrones in Our <<Place name>>,
in testimony whereof We have set Our hand and seal.
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All Gentles and Nobles know by these presents
that We <<King>>, King by right of arms of the
Middle Kingdom, and <<Queen>>, Our Queen of love and
beauty, right mindful of the grace and nobility
which <<Name>> lent to the Coronet of
<<Principality>>, and knowing full well the toil and
patience with which she has served the Kingdom, are
most pleased to acknowledge her as Viscountess. And
though a Viscountess holds no authority or power to
command, yet is she to be granted such honor and
respect as befits a person of great worth and
courtesy. She shall be known by her coronet of
silver, embattled, and her counsel shall be weighed
as befits one who has borne the coronet of a
Principality within the Middle Kingdom. Done this
<<Date>> day of <<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>, while
sitting on Our thrones in Our <<Place name>>, in
testimony whereof We have set Our hand and seal.
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All Gentles and Nobles know by these presents
that We <<King>>, King by right of arms of the
Middle Kingdom, and <<Queen>>, Our Queen, in
rightful succession to <<Previous Sovereign>> and
<<Previous Consort>>, and mindful of the excellent
manner in which <<Name>> has served the Middle
Kingdom, 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
Middle Kingdom. Done this <<Date>> day of <<Month>>,
A.S. <<Year>>, while sitting on Our thrones in Our
<<Place name>>, in testimony whereof We have set Our
hand and seal.
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All Gentles and Nobles know by these presents
that We <<King>>, King by right of arms of the
Middle Kingdom, and <<Queen>>, Our Queen, mindful of
the grace and nobility which <<Name>> lent to the
Crown of the Middle Kingdom, and knowing full well
the toil and patience with which she has served the
Kingdom, are most pleased to acknowledge her as
Countess. She shall be known by her coronet of gold,
embattled, and she shall stand for all to see as
that honor for which Chivalry exists. Done this
<<Date>> day of <<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>, while
sitting on Our thrones in Our <<Place name>>, in
testimony whereof We have set Our hand and seal.
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All Gentles and Nobles know by these presents
that We <<King>>, King by right of arms of the
Middle Kingdom, and <<Queen>>, Our Queen, in
rightful succession to <<Previous Sovereign>> and
<<Previous Consort>>, and mindful of the excellent
manner in which <<Name>> has twice served the Middle
Kingdom, giving of his valiant efforts in battle and
of his wisdom in council and court, are most pleased
to acknowledge him as Duke. He shall be known by his
coronet, embellished with strawberry leaves, and his
counsel shall be weighed as befits one who has twice
borne the Crown of the Middle Kingdom. Done this
<<Date>> day of <<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>, while
sitting on Our thrones in Our <<Place name>>, in
testimony whereof We have set Our hand and seal.
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All Gentles and Nobles know by these presents
that We <<King>>, King by right of arms of the
Middle Kingdom, and <<Queen>>, Our Queen, mindful of
the grace and nobility which <<Name>> lent to the
Crown of the Middle Kingdom, and knowing full well
the toil and patience with which she has twice
served the Kingdom, are most pleased to acknowledge
her as Duchess. She shall be known by her coronet,
embellished with strawberry leaves, and she shall
stand for all to see as that honor for which
Chivalry exists. Done this <<Date>> day of
<<Month>>, A.S. <<Year>>, while sitting on Our
thrones in Our <<Place name>>, in testimony whereof
We have set Our hand and seal.
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