Trimaris Order of the Golden Lance Wording

Hear ye, gook folk of this Kingdom, and know that ________ has found great favor with Us. For exemplary skill in the equestrian arts, We the Crown Trimaris here bestow this Order of the Golden Lance on this ____ day of _____, A. S. ____

ALTERNATIVE:

There is much joy to be found in the skills displayed by horse and rider. Such pleasure in found in the equestrian arts of __________. We the Crown Trimaris do hereby proclaim Our joy, and Our pleasure, in bestowing this Order of the  Golden Lance, so made upon the ____ day of _____, A . S. ____.

ALTERNATIVE:

We the Crown Trimaris are greatly pleased with the excellence in equestrian arts as displayed within Our Kingdom. We have found this excellence in our
______________, and upon this ____ day of _____, A . S. ____, recognize this achievement with the bestowal of the Order of the Golden Lance.

[Source: The Trimaris College of Scribes]

Middle Kingdom Company of the White Lance Wording

See, hear, and read the words of (name of Sovereign, King (Queen) by right of arms of the Middle Kingdom, and (name of Consort), Queen (King)of the Middle Kingdom. 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 do we recognize (name of recipi ent) as a Companion of Our Company of the White Lance. We grant upon him/her all rights and responsibilities attendant upon this rank, and the right to bear the badge: Fieldless, a lance argent; without let or hin drance from any person. Done by our hands this _ day of __, Anno Societatis (A.S.) __, in our (location of event).

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

Meridies Order of the Argent Lance of Meridies Wording

Since the truest flowers of Chivalry were carried upon the mighty backs of Great War-horses while engaged in tournament combat, We, (Sovereign's name) and (Consort's name), Sovereign and Consort of Meridies, wishing to recognize Our subject (Recipient's name) for Outstanding Skill in Horsemanship and for Excellence in the Art of the Tournament, do hereby elevate [him/her] into the Order of the Argent Lance of Meridies. 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.

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