West Kingdom Duke or Duchess Wording

Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, in recognition that (Insert full name of recipient), has twice been King/Queen of Our Realm, do hereby acknowledge him/her Duke/Duchess and do affirm his/her Sole, Unique, and Exclusive Right to bear the following Arms by Letters Patent in this Our Kingdom of the West: (Insert Blazon).

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

Alternate Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert King's first name) by Right of Arms King of the West and (Insert Queen's first name) by Grace and Beauty Queen of the West, give Greeting.

Whereas Our Right Trusty and entirely Beloved Cousin, the Most Noble (Insert full name of recipient with all their titles and Rank), has twice Reigned over this Our Realm, in Honor and Grace, by Service in possession of the Crown thereof, and Whereas by that Service the aforesaid (Insert full name of recipient), is by Law entitled to claim the Rank, Estate, Style, Title, and Degree of Duke/Duchess.

Now therefore do We Will and Command that the aforesaid Duke/Duchess (Insert full name of recipient), to be in all places of Honor Admitted, Accounted, and Taken to be a Peer of Our Realm, with all Rights, Privileges, Insignia, and Precedence appertaining thereto as fully and as freely as any Person hereto hath done the Same. Furthermore We confirm unto him/her the Right to bear certain Ensigns Armorial, to wit: (Insert Blazon). In Testimony whereof We have caused to be made these Our Letters Patent.

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

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

West Kingdom Count or Countess Wording

Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, in recognition that (Insert full name of recipient) has reigned as King/Queen of Our Realm, do hereby Style him/her Count/Countess and Lady of the Rose. We do affirm his/her Sole, Unique, and Exclusive Right to bear the following Arms by Letters Patent in this Our Kingdom of the West: (Insert Blazon).

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

Alternate Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert King's first name) by Right of Arms King of the West and (Insert Queen's first name) by Grace and Beauty Queen of the West, give Greeting.

Whereas Our Right Trusty and entirely Beloved Cousin, the Most Noble (Insert full name of recipient with all their titles and Rank), has Reigned over this Our Realm, in Honor and Grace, by Service in possession of the Crown thereof, and Whereas by that Service the aforesaid (Insert full name of recipient), is by Law entitled to claim the Rank, Estate, Style, Title, and Degree of Count/Countess and Lady of the Rose.

Now therefore do We Will and Command that the aforesaid Count /Countess (Insert full name of recipient), be in all places of Honor Admitted, Accounted, and Taken to be a Peer of Our Realm, with all Rights, Privileges, Insignia, and Precedence appertaining thereto as fully and as freely as any Person hereto hath done the Same. Furthermore We confirm unto him/her the Right to bear certain Ensigns Armorial, to wit: (Insert Blazon). In Testimony whereof We have caused to be made these Our Letters Patent.

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

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

West Kingdom Viscount or Viscountess Wording

Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, in recognition that Our beloved Subject(Insert full name of recipient) has Reigned as Prince/Princess of (Insert name of Principality), do hereby Style him/her Viscount/Viscountess. We do affirm his/her Sole, Unique, and Exclusive Right to bear the following Arms by Letters Patent in this Our Kingdom of the West: (Insert Blazon).

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

Principality Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert Prince's first name) and (Insert Princess's first name), Prince and Princess of (Insert name of Principality), in recognition that Our beloved Subject(Insert full name of recipient) has Reigned as Prince/Princess of (Insert name of Principality), do hereby Style him/her Viscount/Viscountess. We do affirm his/her Sole, Unique, and Exclusive Right to bear the following Arms by Letters Patent in this Our Kingdom of the West: (Insert Blazon).

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

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

West Kingdom Order of Chivalry Wording

Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, having elevated Our subject (Insert full Name of recipient), to the Rank of (Knight/Master of Arms/Mistress of Arms) in recognition of his/her Chivalry and Prowess on the Field, do hereby Grant him/her a Patent of Arms. We affirm his/her Sole, Unique and Exclusive Right to bear the following Arms in this Our Kingdom of the West: (Insert Blazon).

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

Alternate Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Inasmuch as We (Insert King's first name) by Right of Arms King of the West and (Insert Queen's first name) by Grace and Beauty Queen of the West, have Created to the Rank and Dignity of a Knight Our Trusty and Well Beloved Subject (Insert full name of recipient), and have made the same on account of his/her Chivalry and Prowess upon the field, know ye that We do Confirm, Ratify and Establish unto him/her these Arms, to wit: (Insert Blazon) and this We give to the aforesaid Knight to Wear, Have, Keep and Use on his/her shield as We have commanded it to be described and depicted here in its own colors. In witness whereof We have caused these Our letters Patent to be made.

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

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

West Kingdom Order of the Laurel Wording

Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, having elevated Our subject (Insert full Name of recipient), to the Order of the Laurel in recognition of his/her (Insert what his/her contribution was to the arts/sciences), do hereby Grant him/her a Patent of Arms. We affirm his/her Sole, Unique and Exclusive Right to bear the following Arms in this Our Kingdom of the West: (Insert Blazon).

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

Alternate Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert King's first name) by Right of Arms King of the West and (Insert Queen's first name) by Grace and Beauty Queen of the West, in consideration of the singular Noble Virtues and Accomplishments alike in Courtesy and Honor as in Knowledge and Artifice of Our subject (Insert full name of recipient) do Create, Advance and Prefer the aforesaid (Insert full name of recipient) to the Rank, Estate, Style, Title, and Degree of Master/Mistress of the Right Noble Order of the Laurel, to be in all places of Honor Admitted, Accounted, and Taken to be a Peer of Our Realm, with all Rights, Privileges, Insignia, and Precedence appertaining thereto as fully and as freely as any Person hitherto hath done the Same. Furthermore We confirm unto him/her the Right to bear certain Ensigns Armorial, to wit: (Insert Blazon). In Testimony whereof We have caused to be made these Our Letters Patent.

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

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

West Kingdom Order of the Pelican Wording

Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, having elevated Our subject (Insert full Name of recipient), to the Order of the Pelican in recognition of his/her (Insert what his/her contribution was to the Kingdom), do hereby Grant him/her a Patent of Arms. We affirm his/her Sole, Unique and Exclusive Right to bear the following Arms in this Our Kingdom of the West: (Insert Blazon).

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

Alternate Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert King's first name) by Right of Arms King of the West and (Insert Queen's first name) by Grace and Beauty Queen of the West, in consideration of the singular Noble Virtues and Accomplishments alike in Courtesy and Honor as in distinguished Service of Our subject (Insert full name of recipient) do Create, Advance and Prefer the aforesaid (Insert full name of recipient) to the Rank, Estate, Style, Title, and Degree of Master/Mistress of the Right Noble Order of the Pelican, to be in all places of Honor Admitted, Accounted, and Taken to be a Peer of Our Realm, with all Rights, Privileges, Insignia, and Precedence appertaining thereto as fully and as freely as any Person hitherto hath done the Same. Furthermore We confirm unto him/her the Right to bear certain Ensigns Armorial, to wit: (Insert Blazon). In Testimony whereof We have caused to be made these Our Letters Patent.

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

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

West Kingdom Order of the Golden Poppy with Grant of Arms Wording

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 competed in the Arts and Sciences competitions in this Kingdom and having scored well in these competitions has emerged the victor. They now admit him/her to the right noble Order of the Golden Poppy. 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 competed in the Arts and Sciences competitions in this Kingdom and having scored well in these competitions has emerged the victor. They now admit him/her to the right noble Order of the Golden Poppy. 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.)

Text for members of the Order that were made members prior to the Grants given by Uther and Kára in October of A. S. XLIII:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) In recognition of his/her prowess in the arts and sciences, Our royal ancestors (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, named (Insert full Name of recipient) to the Order of the Golden Poppy on the (Insert award date). So do We, Uther and Kára, King and Queen of the West, in recognition of that achievement Grant unto (Insert full Name of recipient) a Grant of Arms and do hereby affirm his/her Sole, Unique and Exclusive Right to bear (insert Blazon) in this Our Kingdom of the West.

(Insert optional ending. The date for this award is the 4th of October, A. S. XLIII.)

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

West Kingdom Western Gold Scarf with Grant of Arms Wording

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 Equestrian Arts and his/her courtesy both on and off the field. They name him/her a Rider of the West, and admit him/her to the right noble Order of the Western Gold 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 Equestrian Arts and his/her courtesy both on and off the field. They name him/her a Rider of the West, and admit him/her to the right noble Order of the Western Gold 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]

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]

West Kingdom Royal Missile Company with Grant of Arms Wording

Includes ancestral grants for the Royal Company of Archers and the Royal Company of Yeoman

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 with Missile Weapons and his/her courtesy both on and off the field. They name him/her a Yeoman of the West, and admit him/her to the Royal Missile Company. 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 with Missile Weapons and his/her courtesy both on and off the field. They name him/her a Yeoman of the West, and admit him/her to the Royal Missile Company. 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]

West Kingdom Grant of Arms Wording

(Insert optional beginning if desired) (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, having determined to give a Grant of Arms to Our subject (Insert full Name of recipient), for his/her service to Our Realm, do hereby affirm his/her Sole, Unique and Exclusive Right to bear (Insert Blazon) in this Our Kingdom of the West.

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

Alternate Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert King's first name) by Right of Arms King of the West and (Insert Queen's first name) by Grace and Beauty Queen of the West, in consideration of (Insert reason for the award) do of Our especial Grace and certain Knowledge give unto (Insert full Name of recipient), a Grant of Arms, and furthermore We confirm unto him/her the Right to bear certain Ensigns Armorial, to wit: (insert Blazon) with all Rights, Privileges, Insignia, and Precedence appertaining thereto as fully and freely as any Person hitherto hath done in accordance with the Laws of Arms, and the Statutes and Customs of this Our Kingdom of the West.

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

Text for an unregistered recipient (by Royal or recipient request only):

(Insert optional beginning if desired) (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, having determined to give a Grant of Arms to Our subject known as (Insert Use Name of recipient) for his/her service to Our Realm, do hereby grant him/her the right to bear as Arms such device as he/she may properly register with Our heralds.

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

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

West Kingdom Order of the Western Lily Wording

Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Those who foster the arts and sciences bring beauty and strength to our surroundings. Yet our artisans need those who teach these skills to grow and flourish. It is the duty and pleasure of the Crown to reward such service with honor. Therefore do Their Majesties (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, proclaim (Insert full Name of recipient) worthy of great honor and do admit him/her to the right noble Order of the Western Lily of the Kingdom of the West.

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

Alternate Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Those who teach, mentor and guide others in the practice of the arts and sciences ensure the ongoing beauty and knowledge of the Realm. It is the duty and pleasure of the Crown to reward such service with honor. Therefore do We, (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, proclaim (Insert full Name of recipient) worthy of great honor, and admit him/her to the right noble Order of the Western Lily.

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

Alternate Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) (Insert King's first name) by Right of Arms King of the West and (Insert Queen's first name) by Grace and Beauty Queen of the West, in consideration of (Insert reasons for the award), do Create, Advance, and Prefer Our faithful subject (Insert full Name of recipient), to the Rank, Style, Title and Degree of a Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Western Lily, to enjoy all Rights, Privileges, Insignia and Precedence appertaining thereto without let or hindrance by any Person whomsoever.

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

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

West Kingdom Order of the Ash Leaf Wording

Kingdom Text: 

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Those who practice, study and teach the various arts of combat strengthen the Realm. It is the duty and pleasure of the Crown to recognize and reward such deeds. Therefore do Their Majesties (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, proclaim (Insert full Name of recipient) worthy of great honor and do admit him/her to the right noble Order of the Ash Leaf of the Kingdom of the West.

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

Alternate Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert King's first name) by Right of Arms King of the West and (Insert Queen's first name) by Grace and Beauty Queen of the West, in consideration of (Insert reasons for the award), do Create, Advance, and Prefer Our faithful subject (Insert full Name of recipient), to the Rank, Style, Title and Degree of a Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Ash Leaf, to enjoy all Rights, Privileges, Insignia and Precedence appertaining thereto without let or hindrance by any Person whomsoever.

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

Alternate Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Those who support the realm by their most outstanding accomplishment in the arts of combat do greatly deserve honor. Therefore do We, (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, advance (Insert full Name of recipient) to the right noble Order of the Ash Leaf of the Kingdom of the West.

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

Alternate Kingdom Text when the granting Royalty are no longer available for signatures:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Let it be known to all that Our Royal Ancestors, (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, have advanced and admitted (Insert full Name of recipient) to the right noble Order of the Ash Leaf in recognition of Service most outstanding to the Realm. Therefore do We hereunto set Our hands and seal in lasting witness that such was done on the (Insert award date).

Principality Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Those who practice, study and teach the various arts of combat strengthen the Realm. It is the duty and pleasure of the Coronet to reward such service with honor. Therefore do Their Highnesses (Insert Prince's first name) and (Insert Princess's first name), Prince and Princess of (Insert Realm), proclaim (Insert full Name of recipient) worthy of great honor and, with the gracious permission of Their Majesties, do admit him/her to the right noble Order of the Rose Leaf of the 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]

West Kingdom Order of the Rose Leaf Wording

Kingdom Text: 

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Those who practice, study, and teach the several arts, crafts, and sciences, enhance and enrich the Realm. It is the duty and pleasure of the Crown to reward such service with honor. Therefore do Their Majesties (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, proclaim (Insert full Name of recipient) worthy of great honor and do admit him/her to the right noble Order of the Rose Leaf of the Kingdom of the West.

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

Alternate Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert King's first name) by Right of Arms King of the West and (Insert Queen's first name) by Grace and Beauty Queen of the West, in consideration of (Insert reasons for the award), do Create, Advance, and Prefer Our faithful subject (Insert full Name of recipient), to the Rank, Style, Title and Degree of a Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Rose Leaf, to enjoy all Rights, Privileges, Insignia and Precedence appertaining thereto without let or hindrance by any Person whomsoever.

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

Alternate Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Those who support the realm by their most outstanding accomplishment in the arts and sciences do greatly deserve honor. Therefore do We, (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, advance (Insert full Name of recipient) to the right noble Order of the Rose Leaf of the Kingdom of the West.

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

Alternate Kingdom Text when the granting Royalty are no longer available for signatures:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Let it be known to all that Our Royal Ancestors, (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, have advanced and admitted (Insert full Name of recipient) to the right noble Order of the Rose Leaf in recognition of Service most outstanding to the Realm. Therefore do We hereunto set Our hands and seal in lasting witness that such was done on the (Insert award date).

Principality Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Those who practice, study, and teach the several arts, crafts, and sciences, enhance and enrich the Realm. It is the duty and pleasure of the Coronet to reward such service with honor. Therefore do Their Highnesses (Insert Prince's first name) and (Insert Princess's first name), Prince and Princess of(Insert Realm), proclaim (Insert full Name of recipient) worthy of great honor and, with the gracious permission of Their Majesties, do admit him/her to the right noble Order of the Rose Leaf of the 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]

West Kingdom Order of the Leaf of Merit Wording

Kingdom Text: 

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Those who give of their service to the Kingdom and the various parts thereof, support and enrich the Realm. It is the duty and pleasure of the Crown to reward such service with honor. Therefore do Their Majesties (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, proclaim (Insert full Name of recipient) worthy of great honor and do admit him/her to the right noble Order of the Leaf of Merit of the Kingdom of the West.

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

Alternate Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert King's first name) by Right of Arms King of the West and (Insert Queen's first name) by Grace and Beauty Queen of the West, in consideration of (Insert reasons for the award), do Create, Advance, and Prefer Our faithful subject (Insert full Name of recipient), to the Rank, Style, Title and Degree of a Companion of the Right Noble Order of the Leaf of Merit, to enjoy all Rights, Privileges, Insignia and Precedence appertaining thereto without let or hindrance by any Person whomsoever.

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

Alternate Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Those who support the realm by their most outstanding accomplishment of diverse good works do greatly deserve honor. Therefore do We, (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, advance (Insert full Name of recipient) to the right noble Order of the Leaf of Merit of the Kingdom of the West.

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

Alternate Kingdom Text when the granting Royalty are no longer available for signatures:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Let it be known to all that Our Royal Ancestors, (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, have advanced and admitted (Insert full Name of recipient) to the right noble Order of the Leaf of Merit in recognition of Service most outstanding to the Realm. Therefore do We hereunto set Our hands and seal in lasting witness that such was done on the (Insert award date).

Principality Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Those who give of their service to the Principality and the various parts thereof, support and enrich the Realm. It is the duty and pleasure of the Coronet to reward such service with honor. Therefore do Their Highnesses (Insert Prince's first name) and (Insert Princess's first name), Prince and Princess of (Insert Realm), proclaim (Insert full Name of recipient) worthy of great honor and, with the gracious permission of Their Majesties, do admit him/her to the right noble Order of the Leaf of Merit of the 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]

West Kingdom Court Baron or Baroness Wording

Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, do by Their words, here proclaimed, confer great honor upon Their subject (Insert full Name of recipient), and do name him/her a Baron/Baroness of the Court of the West and in all other lands as well.

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

Alternate Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) (Insert King's first name) by Right of Arms King of the West and (Insert Queen's first name) by Grace and Beauty Queen of the West, in consideration of the good and faithful Services of (Insert full Name of recipient) , do Create, Advance, and Prefer him/her to the Rank, Style, Title and Degree of a Baron/Baroness of this Our Realm.

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

Alternate Kingdom Text when the granting Royalty are no longer available for signatures:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Let it be known to all that Our Royal Ancestors, (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, did Create, Advance, and Prefer (Insert full Name of recipient) to the Rank, Style, Title and Degree of a Baron/Baroness of the Court of the West and in all other lands as well. Therefore do We hereunto set Our hands and seal in lasting witness that such was done on the (Insert award date).

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

West Kingdom Order of the Western Lily with Award of Arms Wording

Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Those who foster the arts and sciences bring beauty and strength to our surroundings. Yet our artisans need those who teach these skills to grow and flourish. It is the duty and pleasure of the Crown to reward such service with honor. Therefore do Their Majesties (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, proclaim (Insert full Name of recipient) worthy of great honor and do admit him/her to the right noble Order of the Western Lily of the Kingdom of the West. And Their Majesties do also give unto him/her an Award of Arms and grant him/her the rights and charge him/her with the responsibilities of this rank, and do further grant him/her the right to bear as Arms: (Insert Blazon), in this the Kingdom of the West.

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

Alternate Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert King's first name) by Right of Arms King of the West and (Insert Queen's first name) by Grace and Beauty Queen of the West, in consideration of (Insert reasons for the award), do Create, Advance, and Prefer Our faithful subject (Insert full Name of recipient), to the Rank, Style, Title and Degree of a Companion of the Right Noble Order of the Western Lily, and furthermore We confirm unto him/her the Right to bear certain Ensigns Armorial, to wit: (Insert Blazon) with all Rights, Privileges, Insignia and Precedence appertaining thereto without let or hindrance by any Person whomsoever.

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

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

West Kingdom Order of the Ash Leaf with Award of Arms Wording

Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Those who practice, study and teach the various arts of combat strengthen the Realm. It is the duty and pleasure of the Crown to reward such service with honor. Therefore do Their Majesties (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, proclaim (Insert full Name of recipient) worthy of great honor and do admit him/her to the right noble Order of the Ash Leaf of the Kingdom of the West. And Their Majesties do also give unto him/her an Award of Arms and grant him/her the rights and charge him/her with the responsibilities of this rank, and do further grant him/her the right to bear as Arms: (Insert Blazon), in the Kingdom of the West.

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

Alternate Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert King's first name) by Right of Arms King of the West and (Insert Queen's first name) by Grace and Beauty Queen of the West, in consideration of (Insert reasons for the award), do Create, Advance, and Prefer Our faithful subject (Insert full Name of recipient), to the Rank, Style, Title and Degree of a Companion of the Right Noble Order of the Ash Leaf, and furthermore We confirm unto him/her the Right to bear certain Ensigns Armorial, to wit: (Insert Blazon)with all Rights, Privileges, Insignia and Precedence appertaining thereto without let or hindrance by any Person whomsoever.

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

Principality Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Those who practice, study and teach the various arts of combat strengthen the Realm. It is the duty and pleasure of the Coronet to reward such service with honor. Therefore do Their Highnesses (Insert Prince's first name) and (Insert Princess's first name), Prince and Princess of (Insert Realm), proclaim (Insert full Name of recipient) worthy of great honor and, with the gracious permission of Their Majesties, do admit him/her to the right noble Order of the Ash Leaf of the Kingdom of the West. And Their Highnesses do also give unto him/her an Award of Arms and grant him/her the rights and charge him/her with the responsibilities of this rank, and do further grant him/her the right to bear as Arms: (Insert Blazon), in the 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]

West Kingdom Order of the Rose Leaf with Award of Arms Wording

Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Those who practice, study, and teach the several arts, crafts, and sciences, enhance and enrich the Realm. It is the duty and pleasure of the Crown to reward such service with honor. Therefore do Their Majesties (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, proclaim (Insert full Name of recipient) worthy of great honor and do admit him/her to the right noble Order of the Rose Leaf of the Kingdom of the West. And Their Majesties do also give unto him/her an Award of Arms and grant him/her the rights and charge him/her with the responsibilities of this rank, and do further grant him/her the right to bear as Arms: (Insert Blazon), in the Kingdom of the West.

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

Alternate Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert King's first name) by Right of Arms King of the West and (Insert Queen's first name) by Grace and Beauty Queen of the West, in consideration of (Insert reasons for the award), do Create, Advance, and Prefer Our faithful subject (Insert full Name of recipient), to the Rank, Style, Title and Degree of a Companion of the Right Noble Order of the Rose Leaf, and furthermore We confirm unto him/her the Right to bear certain Ensigns Armorial, to wit: (Insert Blazon) with all Rights, Privileges, Insignia and Precedence appertaining thereto without let or hindrance by any Person whomsoever.

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

Principality Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Those who practice, study, and teach the several arts, crafts, and sciences, enhance and enrich the Realm. It is the duty and pleasure of the Coronet to reward such service with honor. Therefore do Their Highnesses (Insert Prince's first name) and (Insert Princess's first name), Prince and Princess of(Insert Realm), proclaim (Insert full Name of recipient) worthy of great honor and, with the gracious permission of Their Majesties, do admit him/her to the right noble Order of the Rose Leaf of the Kingdom of the West. And Their Highnesses do also give unto him/her an Award of Arms and grant him/her the rights and charge him/her with the responsibilities of this rank, and do further grant him/her the right to bear as Arms: (Insert Blazon), in the 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]

West Kingdom Order of the Leaf of Merit with Award of Arms Wording

Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Those who give of their service to the Kingdom and the various parts thereof, support and enrich the Realm. It is the duty and pleasure of the Crown to reward such service with honor. Therefore do Their Majesties (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, proclaim (Insert full Name of recipient) worthy of great honor and do admit him/her to the right noble Order of the Leaf of Merit of the Kingdom of the West. And Their Majesties do also give unto him/her an Award of Arms and grant him/her the rights and charge him/her with the responsibilities of this rank, and do further grant him/her the right to bear as Arms: (Insert blazon), in the Kingdom of the West.

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

Alternate Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert King's first name) by Right of Arms King of the West and (Insert Queen's first name) by Grace and Beauty Queen of the West, in consideration of (Insert reasons for the award), do Create, Advance, and Prefer Our faithful subject (Insert full Name of recipient), to the Rank, Style, Title and Degree of a Companion of the Right Noble Order of the Leaf of Merit, and furthermore We confirm unto him/her the Right to bear certain Ensigns Armorial, to wit: (Insert Blazon) with all Rights, Privileges, Insignia and Precedence appertaining thereto without let or hindrance by any Person whomsoever.

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

Principality Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Those who give of their service to the Principality and the various parts thereof, support and enrich the Realm. It is the duty and pleasure of the Coronet to reward such service with honor. Therefore do Their Highnesses (Insert Prince's first name) and (Insert Princess's first name), Prince and Princess of (Insert Realm), proclaim (Insert full Name of recipient) worthy of great honor and, with the gracious permission of Their Majesties, do admit him/her to the right noble Order of the Leaf of Merit of the Kingdom of the West. And Their Highnesses do also give unto him/her an Award of Arms and grant him/her the rights and charge him/her with the responsibilities of this rank, and do further grant him/her the right to bear as Arms: (Insert blazon), in the 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]