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Wednesday, 9 October 2013

Outlands Cordon of Honor Wording

We, _____ and _____, Baron and Baroness of Caerthe, unto all nobles and gentles to whom these letters may come, Greetings.

Know ye that whereas we perceive that it is becoming to our station that we should exalt with singular honors those who show themselves constant in our service, hence it is that we name _______ as a bearer of the Cordon of Honor as a sign of our favor. Thus the merits of these inward virtues may be outwardly confirmed, and may, by example, allure to many virtuous deeds.

Done by our hands, this _____ day of _____, Anno Societatis _____, being _____ in the common reckoning of years.

______, Baron ______, Baroness


Outlands Award of the Cordon Royal Wording

_______, by right of arms, King of the Outlands and Dread ruler of Argonia, to all nobles and gentles unto whom these letters may come, Greetings.

Know ye that We perceive it to be becoming to Our Royal Majesty that We should exalt with singular honors those who show themselves constant in Our {household} service, { especially in those things which proceed from Our mere prerogative and liberal grace}.

Hence it is that We name ___________ as a bearer of the Cordon Royal, as a sign of Our favor, and in appreciation for [his/her] dedicated labors throughout Our Reign.

Done by Our hand this ________ day of ________, Anno Societatis ______, being ______ Gregorian

_____________, King

ALTERNATIVE:

___________, by right of arms, King of the Outlands, to all nobles and gentles to whom these letters may come, Greetings.

Know ye that it is good and just that We should exalt with singular honors those who have shown themselves constant in service, not only to Our Crown, but Our person, throughout this reign. By right of [his/her] noble and generous deeds, We therefore name __________ as a bearer of the Cordon Royal, as a sign of Our favor.

In testimony whereof We set Our hand this ______ day of _________, Anno Societatis _____, being _______ Gregorian

_____________, King