Ansteorra Duchy Wording

Know ye that we ______ King and Queen of Ansteorra in recognition of the honor and grace with which our well-beloved and faithful ______ has twice reigned over this our realm before us in possession of the Crown thereof and in keeping with our laws the aforesaid is entitled to claim the Rank <Estate Style Title and Degree> of {Duke/Duchess/or approved alternate title} with all responsibilities and privileges thereto appertaining. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

[Source: Official Award Texts for the Kingdom of Ansteorra]

Ansteorra County Wording

Know ye that we ______ King and Queen of Ansteorra in recognition of the honor and grace with which our well-beloved and faithful ______ has reigned over this our realm before us in possession of the Crown thereof and in keeping with our laws the aforesaid is entitled to claim the Rank <Estate Style Title and Degree> of {Count/Countess/or approved alternate title} with all responsibilities and privileges thereto appertaining. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

[Source: Official Award Texts for the Kingdom of Ansteorra]

Ansteorra Barony in Fief Wording

______ <by Right of Arms> King and Queen of Ansteorra to all <unto whom these Presents shall have come> give Greeting. Know ye that we in consideration of the good and faithful Services of ______ and mindful of the Weal of our <well-beloved and faithful> Lieges of our Barony of ______ <and the Desires of the Same> do advance <create and prefer> the aforesaid ______ to the Rank <Estate Style Title and Degree> of {Baron and/or Baroness} of ______ for {his/her/their} Fealty and Service to have and to hold of us and our Successors Kings and Queens of Ansteorra in Fidelity and Honor in all Places <and Things and Liberties and free Customs> thereto appertaining <as fully and freely as any {Baron and/or Baroness} of our Realm hitherto hath done the Same>. Wherefore we will <and firmly direct> that the aforesaid ______ enjoy such Rights <Privileges Insignia and Precedence> without Let or Hindrance by any Person whomsoever. Done at our ______ of ______ this ______ Day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ beingAnno Domini ______. In Testimony whereof we have hereunto set our Hands.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

ALTERNATIVE:

______ King and Queen of Ansteorra to all give Greeting. Know ye that we in consideration of the good and faithful Services of ______ and mindful of the Weal of our Lieges of our Barony of ______ do advance the aforesaid ______ to the Rank of {Baron and/or Baroness} of ______ for {his/her/their} Fealty and Service to have and to hold of us and our Successors Kings and Queens of Ansteorra in Fidelity and Honor in all Places thereto appertaining. Wherefore we will that the aforesaid ______ enjoy such Rights without Let or Hindrance by any Person whomsoever. Done at our ______ of ______ this ______ Day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ beingAnno Domini ______. In Testimony whereof we have hereunto set our Hands.

_______ ______

 King         Queen

(Altered BiF text for when a Barony is being founded; recommended size)

______ <by Right of Arms> King and Queen of Ansteorra to all <unto whom these Presents shall have come> give greetings. Know ye that we in consideration of the weal of our loving and faithful subjects of our {Shire} of ______ <and the desires of the same> do <of our especial grace certain knowledge and mere motion> advance and promote the aforesaid {Shire} of ______ to the estate and quality of a Barony of our realm and further in consideration of the noble qualities eminent character and faithful service of our <well-beloved and faithful> ______ and likewise considering the welfare of our Barony of ______ as aforesaid do we therefore advance <create and prefer> the aforesaid ______ to the rank estate style title and degree of {Baron/ess} of ______ for {his/her/their} Fealty and Service to have and to hold of us and our Successors Kings and Queens of Ansteorra in Fidelity and Honor in all Places <and Things and Liberties and free Customs> thereto appertaining <as fully and freely as any {Baron and/or Baroness} of our Realm hitherto hath done the Same>. Wherefore we will <and firmly direct> that the aforesaid ______ enjoy such Rights <Privileges Insignia and Precedence> without Let or Hindrance by any Person whomsoever. Done at our ______ of ______ this ______ Day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini [number]. In Testimony whereof we have hereunto set our Hands.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

[Source: Official Award Texts for the Kingdom of Ansteorra]

Ansteorra Order of the Pelican Wording

Know ye that we ______ King and Queen of Ansteorra in consideration of singular noble Virtues and Accomplishments alike in Courtesy and Honor as in distinguished Service to us and to our Realm do by these our Letters Patent advance ______ to the Rank <Estate Style Title and Degree> of {Master/Mistress} of the Pelican to be in all Places accounted a Peer of our Realm with all responsibilities and privileges thereto appertaining. In Testimony whereof we have caused to be made these our Letters Patent. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

[Source: Official Award Texts for the Kingdom of Ansteorra]

Ansteorra Order of the Laurel Wording

Know ye that we ______ King and Queen of Ansteorra in consideration of singular noble

Virtues and Accomplishments alike in Courtesy and Honor as in Knowledge and Artifice do by these our Letters Patent advance ______ to the Rank <Estate Style Title and Degree> of {Master/Mistress} of the Laurel to be in all Places accounted a Peer of our Realm with all responsibilities and privileges thereto appertaining. In Testimony whereof we have caused to be made these our Letters Patent. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

[Source: Official Award Texts for the Kingdom of Ansteorra]

Ansteorra Order of the Mastery of Arms Wording

Know ye that we ______ King and Queen of Ansteorra in consideration of singular noble Virtues and martial Prowess alike in Courtesy and Honor as in Courage and Feats of Arms do by these our Letters Patent advance ______ to the Rank <Estate Style Title and Degree> of {Master/Mistress} of Arms to be in all Places accounted a Peer of our Realm with all responsibilities and privileges thereto appertaining. In Testimony whereof we have caused to be made these our Letters Patent. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

[Source: Official Award Texts for the Kingdom of Ansteorra]

Ansteorra Order of Knighthood Wording

Know ye that we ______ King and Queen of Ansteorra in consideration of singular noble Virtues and martial Prowess alike in Courtesy and Honor as in Courage and Feats of Arms do by these our Letters Patent advance ______ to the Rank <Estate Style Title and Degree> of Knight for {his/her} Homage and Service to have and to hold of us and our Successors Kings and Queens of Ansteorra in Fealty and Honor to be in all Places accounted a Peer of our Realm with all responsibilities and privileges thereto appertaining. In Testimony whereof we have caused to be made these our Letters Patent. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

[Source: Official Award Texts for the Kingdom of Ansteorra]

Ansteorra Court Barony Wording

Know ye that we ______ King and Queen of Ansteorra in consideration of especial service ability deeds and grace do by this our Charter advance ______ to the Rank and Estate of {Baron/Baroness} of the Court of Ansteorra with all responsibilities and privileges thereto appertaining. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

(Altered Court Baronial charter text for those being granted the title for having

served as nonfounding Baron/ess in Fief)

Know ye that we _____ King and Queen of Ansteorra in recognition of loyal service as the {Baron/ess} of _____ and further in consideration of especial deeds ability and grace do by this our charter advance _____ to the rank and estate of {Baron/ess} of the Court of Ansteorra with all responsibilities and privileges thereto appertaining with precedence dating from {his/her} investiture as {Baron/ess} of ______ on the ____ day of _____ Anno Societatis _____ being Anno Domini _____. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

(Altered Court Baronial charter text for those being granted the title for having served as founding Baron/ess in Fief, size)

Know ye that we _____ King and Queen of Ansteorra in recognition of loyal service as the founding {Baron/ess} of _____ and further in consideration of especial deeds ability and grace do by this our charter advance _____ to the rank and estate of {Baron/ess} of the Court of Ansteorra with all responsibilities and privileges thereto appertaining with precedence dating from {his/her} investiture as the founding {Baron/ess} of _____ on the _____ day of _____ Anno Societatis _____ being Anno Domini _____.

This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

[Source: Official Award Texts for the Kingdom of Ansteorra]

Ansteorra Order of the Golden Lance of Ansteorra Wording

Know ye that we ______ King and Queen of Ansteorra in consideration of exceptional skill and contributions of service to the Equestrian Arts and to our Realm do by this our Charter advance ______ to the Rank and Estate of Companion to the Order of the Golden Lance of Ansteorra with all responsibilities and privileges thereto appertaining. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

[Source: Official Award Texts for the Kingdom of Ansteorra]

Ansteorra Order of the Arc d’Or of Ansteorra Wording

Know ye that we ______ King and Queen of Ansteorra in consideration of exceptional ability in the practice of Archery do by this our Charter advance ______ to the Rank and Estate of Companion to the Order of the Arc d’Or of Ansteorra with all responsibilities and privileges thereto appertaining. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

[Source: Official Award Texts for the Kingdom of Ansteorra]

Ansteorra Order of the Centurions of the Sable Star of Ansteorra Wording

Know ye that we ______ King and Queen of Ansteorra in consideration of exceptional skills and leadership in chivalric combat and service to the Crown in the traditions of Ansteorra do by this our Charter advance ______ to the Rank and Estate of Companion to the Order of the Centurions of the Sable Star of Ansteorra with all responsibilities and privileges thereto appertaining. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

[Source: Official Award Texts for the Kingdom of Ansteorra]

Ansteorra Order of the Iris of Merit of Ansteorra Wording

Know ye that we ______ King and Queen of Ansteorra in consideration of exceptional ability among the Arts and Sciences do by this our Charter advance ______ to the Rank and Estate of Companion to the Order of the Iris of Merit of Ansteorra with all responsibilities and privileges thereto appertaining. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

[Source: Official Award Texts for the Kingdom of Ansteorra]

Ansteorra Order of the Star of Merit of Ansteorra Wording

Know ye that we ______ King and Queen of Ansteorra in consideration of exceptional contributions of service to our Realm do by this our Charter advance ______ to the Rank and Estate of Companion to the Order of the Star of Merit of Ansteorra with all responsibilities and privileges thereto appertaining. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

[Source: Official Award Texts for the Kingdom of Ansteorra]

Ansteorra Order of the White Scarf of Ansteorra Wording

Know ye that we ______ Queen and King of Ansteorra in consideration of exceptional skills and chivalry in rapier combat and service to the Crown in the traditions of Ansteorra do by this our Charter advance ______ to the Rank and Estate of Companion to the Order of the White Scarf of Ansteorra with all responsibilities and privileges thereto appertaining. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

Queen    King

[Source: Official Award Texts for the Kingdom of Ansteorra]

Ansteorra Grant of Arms Wording

Know ye that we ______ King and Queen of Ansteorra in consideration of especial service ability and deeds do by this our Charter award unto ______ a Grant of Arms with all responsibilities and privileges thereto appertaining. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

[Source: Official Award Texts for the Kingdom of Ansteorra]

Ansteorra Award of the Queen’s Glove of Ansteorra Wording

Know ye that we ______ Queen of Ansteorra in consideration of especial endeavors of service to the Crown of Ansteorra do by this our Charter award unto ______ the Queen’s Glove of Ansteorra with all responsibilities and privileges thereto appertaining. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______

Queen

[Source: Official Award Texts for the Kingdom of Ansteorra]

Ansteorra Award of the King’s Gauntlet of Ansteorra Wording

Know ye that we ______ King of Ansteorra in consideration of especial endeavors of service to the Crown of Ansteorra do by this our Charter award unto ______ the Award of the King’s Gauntlet of Ansteorra with all responsibilities and privileges thereto appertaining. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini______.

________

King

[Source: Official Award Texts for the Kingdom of Ansteorra]

Ansteorra Award of the Sable Talon of Ansteorra Wording

All shall know that we ______ King and Queen of the Stellar Lands of Ansteorra mindful of the noble courage of our worthy subject do by this our Charter honor and favor ______ with the Award of the Sable Talon of Ansteorra in the field of ______ with such privileges and advantages as custom provides. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

ALTERNATIVE:

All shall know that we ______ King and Queen of the Stellar Lands of Ansteorra in recognition of the valiant labors of our well beloved subject do by this our Charter honor and favor ______ with the Award of the Sable Talon of Ansteorra in the field of ______ with such privileges and advantages as custom provides. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

ALTERNATIVE:

All shall know that we ______ King and Queen of the Stellar Lands of Ansteorra having weighed well the martial prowess of our loyal subject do by this our Charter honor and favor ______ with the Award of the Sable Talon of Ansteorra in the field of ______ with such privileges and advantages as custom provides. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

ALTERNATIVE:

Know ye that we ______ King and Queen of Ansteorra in consideration of prowess in the field of _____ do by this our Charter award unto ______ the Award of the Sable Talon of Ansteorra with all responsibilities and privileges thereto appertaining. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

[Source: Official Award Texts for the Kingdom of Ansteorra]

Ansteorra Award of the Sable Crane of Ansteorra Wording

All shall know that we ______ King and Queen of the Stellar Lands of Ansteorra knowing that our realm has greatly benefited from the works of our loyal subject do by this our Charter honor and favor ______ withthe Sable Crane of Ansteorra with such privileges and advantages as custom provides. This is so done and given in our ______ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini

______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

ALTERNATIVE:

All shall know that we ______ King and Queen of the Stellar Lands of Ansteorra having observed the extensive works and labors of our well beloved subject do by this our Charter honor and favor ______ with the Sable Crane of Ansteorra with such privileges and advantages as custom provides. This is so done and given in our ______ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

ALTERNATIVE:

All shall know that we ______ King and Queen of the Stellar Lands of Ansteorra do by this our Charter honor and favor ______ who has labored long and hard for our realm with the Sable Crane of Ansteorra with such privileges and advantages as custom provides. This is so done and given in our ______ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

ALTERNATIVE:

Know ye that we ______ King and Queen of Ansteorra in consideration of especial endeavors of service to our Realm do by this our Charter award unto ______ the Award of the Sable Crane of Ansteorra with all responsibilities and privileges thereto appertaining. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

[Source: Official Award Texts for the Kingdom of Ansteorra]

Ansteorra Award of the Sable Thistle of Ansteorra Wording

All shall know that we ______ King and Queen of the Stellar Lands of Ansteorra mindful of the inspiring endeavors of our worthy subject do by this our Charter honor and favor ______ with the Award of the Sable Thistle of Ansteorra in the field of ______ with such privileges and advantages as custom provides. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

ALTERNATIVE:

All shall know that we ______ King and Queen of the Stellar Lands of Ansteorra in recognition of the worthy works of our well beloved subject do by this our Charter honor and favor ______ with the Award of the Sable Thistle of Ansteorra in the field of ______ with such privileges and advantages as custom provides. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

 King     Queen

ALTERNATIVE:

All shall know that we ______ King and Queen of the Stellar Lands of Ansteorrahaving considered carefully the artistic labors of our loyal subject do by this our Charter honor and favor ______ with the Award of the Sable Thistle of Ansteorra in the field of ______ with such privileges and advantages as custom provides. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

ALTERNATIVE:

Know ye that we ______ King and Queen of Ansteorra in consideration of expertise in the field of ______ do by this our Charter award unto ______ the Award of the Sable Thistle of Ansteorra with all responsibilities and privileges thereto appertaining. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

[Source: Official Award Texts for the Kingdom of Ansteorra]