Meridies Grant of Arms Wording

(Recipient has registered Arms)

Whereas We, (Sovereign's name) and (Consort's name), by Right of Arms King and Queen of Meridies, do find it meet to reward those who have served Our Realm with great energy, constancy, and loyalty; and Whereas (Recipient's name) has come to Our notice as being well worthy of such recognition; Therefore do We present to [him/her] a Grant of Arms, and confirm [his/her] right to bear (BLAZON). This done by Our command, and under Our own Hands and Seals this (number) day of (month), Anno Societatis (Society year).

-To be signed by Sovereign and Consort, with space for their seals. This award carries precedence and must also be signed by Beacon Principal Herald, with places for a third signature and seal.

ALTERNATIVE:

(Recipient does not have registered Arms)

Whereas We, (Sovereign's name) and (Consort's name), Sovereign and Consort of the Laurel Kingdom of Meridies, are right mindful of your service and loyalty, it is Our desire to bestow upon you, (Recipient's name), a Grant of Arms, confirming your right to bear Arms in Our Realm, and showing to the populace Our esteem and Our recognition of your good works. Done this (number) day of (month) Anno Societatis (Society year), being (year) Gregorian.

-To be signed by Sovereign and Consort, with space for their seals. This award carries precedence and must also be signed by Beacon Principal Herald, with places for a third signature and seal.

ALTERNATIVE:

(Recipient does not have registered Arms)

Let it be known by these presents that We, (Sovereign's name) and (Consort's name), Sovereign and Consort of Meridies, being mindful of your service and loyalty, do hereby bestow upon you, (Recipient's name), a Grant of Arms, thus confirming your right to bear arms in Our realm and showing Our esteem and recognition of your good works. Done by Our Hands this (number) day of (month) Anno Societatis (Society year), being (year) Gregorian.

-To be signed by Sovereign and Consort, with space for their seals. This award carries precedence and must also be signed by Beacon Principal Herald, with places for a third signature and seal.

ALTERNATIVE:

(Recipient does not have registered Arms)

To all be it know that We, (Sovereign's name) and (Consort's name), Sovereign and Consort of Meridies , wish to reward the exemplary service and loyalty of Our subject (Recipient's name). In recognition of your good works , We bestow upon you a Grant of Arms, confirming your right to bear Arms within Our Realm. By Our Hands this (number) day of (month) Anno Societatis (Society year), being (year) by the common reckoning.

-To be signed by Sovereign and Consort, with space for their seals. This award carries precedence and must also be signed by Beacon Principal Herald, with places for a third signature and seal.

ALTERNATIVE:

(Recipient does not have registered Arms)

As the strength of the Kingdom lies in the service of her people, We, (Sovereign's name) and (Consort's name), King and Queen of Meridies, would reward those who have served loyally and faithfully. Upon you, (Recipient's name), We do bestow a Grant of Arms, thus confirming your right to bear Arms within Our Realm, and showing unto the populace Our esteem for your good works. By Our hand this (number) day of (month), Anno Societatis (Society year), being (year) Gregorian.

-To be signed by Sovereign and Consort, with space for their seals. This award carries precedence and must also be signed by Beacon Principal Herald, with places for a third signature and seal.

ALTERNATIVE:

(Recipient does not have registered Arms)

Hear ye one and all, that We, (Sovereign's name) and (Consort's name), Sovereign and Consort of Meridies, do bestow upon (Recipient's name) a Grant of Arms in recognition and esteem of service, loyalty, and good works. We thus confirm [his/her] right to bear Arms in Our Realm, and commend [him/her] before the populace on this (number) day of (month) Anno Societatis (Society year), being (year) in the common reckoning.

-To be signed by Sovereign and Consort, with space for their seals. This award carries precedence and must also be signed by Beacon Principal Herald, with places for a third signature and seal.

[Source: A Handbook for Scribes of the Kingdom of Meridies (doc)]