West Kingdom Western White Scarf with Grant of Arms Wording

For Guildmasters of Fence entitled to Grants and Ancient Guildmasters of Fence, use the same text, substituting the appropriate titles, with Courtier to the Crown of the West rather than Royal Courtier.

Text for a recipient with a prior Grant of Arms:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Be it known that Their Majesties, (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, do this day honor Their subject (Insert full Name of recipient), who has demonstrated his/her great skill in the Art of Defense and his/her courtesy both on and off the field. They name him/her a Royal Courtier, and admit him/her to the right noble Order of the Western White Scarf. Further, They do hereby affirm his/her Sole, Unique and Exclusive Right to bear (insert Blazon) by Grant in this Our Kingdom of the West.

(Insert optional ending and do not forget the date the award was given.)

Text for a recipient who does not have a prior Grant of Arms:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Be it known that Their Majesties, (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, do this day honor Their subject (Insert full Name of recipient), who has demonstrated his/her great skill in the Art of Defense and his/her courtesy both on and off the field. They name him/her a Royal Courtier, and admit him/her to the right noble Order of the Western White Scarf. Further, They award him/her the right to bear these Arms by Grant, to wit:(insert Blazon) in this Our Kingdom of the West.

(Insert optional ending and do not forget the date the award was given.)

[Source: The West Kingdom’s Scribe’s Handbook]

Trimaris Order of the White Scarf of Trimaris Wording

Chivalry, courtesy, and excellence in the martial arts are commendable skills, and as one of Our Own has displayed their talents in the art of rapier combat, so do We, the Crown Trimaris, name Our good ___________ as a member of the Order of the White Scarf, Trimaris In witness to We do set Our hand and seal on this _____ day of _____ Anno Societatis _________.

ALTERNATIVE:

Excellence in the martial arts is a commendable skill, and courtesy and chivalry shall always be rewarded. Having displayed these merits in the art of Rapier Combat, then do We the Crown Trimaris name our good ____________ as a member of the Order of the White Scarf, Trimaris. Thus it shall be proclaimed this ______ day of _______ being Anno Societas ______________.

[Source: The Trimaris College of Scribes]

Outlands Order of the White Scarf of the Outlands Wording

We, _____ and _____, King and Queen of the Outlands unto all to whom these present letters shall come, Greetings.

Being mindful of the great skill with which [he/she] wields the rapier's flashing blade, and also of the exemplary courtesy shown, both on the field and off, by Our subject, ________, and willing that [his/her] person should be honored as required by [his/her] desserts and very valiant deeds, (4) We do therefore this day prefer and create [him/her] as a Defender of the White Scarf of the Outlands. From this day forth, [he/she] shall be styled ['Don'/'Doña'] in recognition of [his/her] achievements. We hereby confer the following Arms, by Grant of Arms: <BLAZON>, to be borne by [Don/Doña] ______ and none other as a sign of the esteem in which We hold [him/her]. {We further grant [him/her] the right to bear the insignia of this rank, to wit: Sable, on a pale argent between two rapiers proper, a stag's antler vert.}

To which We set Our hands [and seal] this _____ day of _____, Anno Societatis _____, being _____ Gregorian.

__________, King __________, Queen

The College of Arms, finding no impediment to the Arms here blazoned, has assigned their exclusive use to <NAME>

White Stag Principal Herald

ALTERNATIVE:

Unto all who come by these present letters, We, ______ and _______, King and Queen of the Outlands, send due Greetings.

Know ye that ______ is a fine gentle whose considerable expertise in the Arts of Defense has greatly enriched Our Realm.

We are minded therefore to prefer and create [him/her] by Grant of Arms as a Defender of the White Scarf so that all may know of the esteem in which We hold [him/her]. From this day forth, [he/she] shall be styled ['Don'/'Doña'] in recognition of [his/her] achievements. {We grant (him/her) the right to bear the insignia of the Order, to wit: Sable, on a pale argent between two rapiers proper, a stag's antler vert.} The College of Arms having approved <BLAZON> for [his/her] sole and exclusive use, [Don/Doña] _______ shall bear these Arms as a sign of Our high favor.

In witness whereof We set Our Hand {in (name of chapter) at (event)}, this _____ day of ______, Anno Societatis ______, being _______ in the common reckoning of years.

__________, King __________, Queen

Being required by Their Majesties to make search in the registers and records of my office, I do find that the aforesaid <NAME> may lawfully bear these Arms.

White Stag Principal Herald

[Source: Kingdom of the Outlands Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Lochac Order of the White Scarf Wording

Let it be known that We Name by right of Arms King of Lochac and Name by grace and beauty, Queen of Lochac give greetings.

There are those who demonstrate outstanding ability in Rapier Combat in accordance with the Treaty of The White Scarf which holds high the standards of courteous and chivalrous behavior as well as service, and teaching.

We are pleased to confer unto recipients name the rank and Title Don of the Order of the of White Scarf.

Thus We also acknowledge this service with a Grant of Arms and confirm these arms to wit; enter arms as registered with the college of heralds.

We do request that they continue to further the knowledge of rapier with original research and in doing so promote advance the expertise in Our realm.

Done by our hand and seal this day of month anno societatis year being year in thecommon era.

Suitable titles ie King, Rex etc Queen, Regina etc

[Source: Lochac College of Scribes Handbook (pdf)]

Caid Order of the White Scarf Wording

Let all who hear or read these presents know that We, King's name and Queen's name , King and Queen of the Realm of Caid, send Our commendation and greeting! For that skill in the art of Rapier Fence is highly prized in Our Realm, and when combined with exemplary courtesy and courtly deportment are the more worthy of praise, We hereby elevate Our subjectName to the Order of the White Scarf of Caid. We here proclaim his/her right to the style and title of Don/Doña, and by this Grant affirm his/her exclusive right to bear the arms Blazon . Moreover, as the mark of Our esteem, We here grant Don/Doña {recipient's first name} the right to bear the token of the Order: a white scarf, tied as a banderolle around a steel-grey helmet surmounting the shield, with mantling color  doubled metal [as is shown more clearly in the margin]. This We proclaim the date day of month, Anno Societatis SCA year, which is AD year of the common reckoning. In witness whereof, these presents have We signed by Our hand and sealed with Our Great Seal. So also does Crescent Herald of Caid witness by seal and signature to the validity of the name and armoury herein.

_____________________________     _____________________________
King's Name, Rex Caidis                      Queen's name, Regina Caidis 

_____________________________________
Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

[Source: The Caidian College of Scribes – Scroll Texts]

Atlantia Order of the White Scarf Wording

Be it knowne unto all men by this present writings whearsoever it shall come to be read, heard or understanded and especially to all manner of officers under the dominion of our dread soveraigns, <name> and <name>, Monarchs of Atlantia, such as Barons, Seneschales, Knights Marshall and to their deputies, certifying to them by this letter that it pleaseth our said soveraigns, with their most honorable counsel to admit <name> as a Provost in their Academie d'Espye, the Order of the White Scarf of the Kingdom of Atlantia. Know that he has proven right worthy in honor and service, of sufisiant cunning and skill in the exercise of civil combat and hath shown as much in tryal by arms with divers other Provosts of the Academie. Above all, know that we find him an honorable gentle to whom we entrust the nurture and gentle care of the Noble Art of Defence in these our Realm of Atlantia, trusting him to offer goodly instruction to all who seek it, counsel in good season and that he shall forthrightly take action to defend the honor of this kingdom, by whosoever it be challenged.

(*Place Grant of Arms text here if required *)

In witness whereof We set Our hand this <date> day of <month> Anno Societatis <year in Roman numerals> (in Our <branch>, at <event>). (Further do We grant [him/her] the sole and exclusive right to bear arms, to wit: <blazon>.)

(*Place confirmation text here if required.*)

*space for Monarchs’ signatures*

(I, Triton Herald of Atlantia, do attest that the said arms have been duly registered with the College of arms.

*space for Triton signature*)

By Alan of Gravesend

[Source: Atlantian Scribes Handbook (pdf)]

Atenveldt Defenders of the White Scarf Wording

Be it known unto all whom these letters come, tat We, (names of King and Queen), King and Queen of Atenveldt, have recognized the skill you have shown in the Art of Defense with Rapier. Therefore, We are pleased to admit you, (name of recipient), as a Companion to the Order of the White Scarf of Atenveldt. We further confer upon you a Grant of Arms and having commanded Our Heralds to devise unique and suitable Arms, do grant unto you the following Ensigns Armorial, to wit: (blazon), and more plainly depicted herein. Henceforth ye shall have the sole and exclusive Right to bear these Arms throughout the Known World without let or hindrance. We also charge you to continue to share your experience in the Art of Defense with Rapier and to continue to demonstrate knowledge of the courtly graces which accompany its mastery.

In Witness whereof, We set Our Hands this ___ day of ____ Month, Anno Societatis

(roman numerals), being (modern date) in the Common Era.

_________________________________ __________________________________

 Rex Atenveldtus                                         Regina

By Mairi Broder

[Source: The Kingdom of Atenveldt Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Artemisia Order of the White Scarf Wording

To one and all across the wondrous lands of the Known World, be it known that <name> has displayed graceful prowess and chivalry worthy of Our recognition. We, <King> and <Queen>, King and Queen of these sovereign lands of Artemisia, are pleased to reward these noble attributes with the prestigious Order of the White Scarf. Let none take it into their hearts to contest this, Our royal will, or let them face the swiftness of this warrior's blade. By Our decree this ___ day of ___, Anno Societatis ___, being the year two thousand Gregorian.

Rex Artemisius Regina

[Source: Kingdom of Artemisia Scribal Handbook Part II (pdf)]

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]

An Tir Order of the White Scarf Wording

Greetings unto all whom these words come from __________ and __________ King and Queen of An Tir. It is Our prerogative to recognize those who have distinguished themselves upon the field of honour through their skill and prowess in rapier combat. Thus have We determined that ________________________ be admitted to the right noble Order of the White Scarf, with all rights and privileges thereunto. We confer upon him/her this Grant of Arms and charge him/her to henceforth bear [BLAZON]. Done this day by Our hands and seal, this ___________ day of (month)____________, A.S.________

[Source: An Tir College of Scribes site]