Middle Kingdom Orders of Chivalry Wording

Special Note: If the recipient already has arms by Letters Patent (i. e. is a member of the order of the Pelican, Laurel or in some cases the Rose or Royal Peerage) omit the heraldic confirmation in parentheses.

All Gentles and Nobles know by these presents that we (name of Sovereign), King (Queen) by right of arms of the Middle Kingdom, and (name of Consort), our Queen (King), 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 of recipient) as a Knight/ Master of Arms of the Society, to be in all places of honour numbered a Peer of our Realm and a member of the Order of Chivalry, with all rights, privileges, insignia, precedence, and responsibilities thereto ap pertaining. (And furthermore do we confirm upon him/her by Letters Patent the right to bear (heraldic description of registered arms or “arms as duly registered with the College of Arms of the Society”).) Done by our hands this __ day of ____, Anno Societatis (A. S.) __, in our (location of event).

[Source: Middle Kingdom Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]