Æthelmearc Order of the White Horn Wording

By his/her deeds, (recipient’s name) has distinguished him/herself as (reason for award). We (name of King & Queen), King and Queen of AEthelmearc, acknowledge and commend his/her many efforts and admit this most worthy gentle into the Order of the White Horn. We bestow upon this noble Lord/Lady all rights and privileges of his/her new estate **and in further tribute of such worthy and noble actions Grant unto him/her Arms thusly: (blazon Arms or leave space for them to be added later) Done before his/her fellow Companions and all those assembled to bear witness this (#) day of (month) A.S. (year) at (event).

**Signatures of King and Queen**

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Whereas anciently from the beginning the valiant and virtuous acts of worthy persons have been commended to the world with sundry monuments and remembrances of their good deserts. (recipient’s name) has done numerous commendable services to (name of martial specialty) and been a leader through example. It is only fitting that We should recognize his/her efforts and welcome them into Our Order of the White Horn that all may know their worth.** Furthermore We Grant unto His Lordship/Her Ladyship these Arms: (blazon Arms or leave space for them to be added later). We (King’s name) fierce and Mighty King of AEthelmearc and (Queen’s name) Queen and most noble inspiration have set hereunto Our hand this (#) day of (month) Anno Societatis (year) before the Noble Companions of this Order and all here assembled at this (event).

**Signatures of King and Queen**

[Source: Kingdom of Æthelmearc Sample Scroll Wordings site]