Trimaris Order of the Argent Sword Wording

Know that We the Crown Trimaris declare that honor must go to those who not only show prowess upon the field of combat, but who also give of their time and skill to train those who will succeed them. Hereupon this _______ day of _________, A.S. ________ We summon _______________ to be proclaimed as Companion of the Argent Sword Trimaris. [If GOA is also given, add “and also bestow a Grant of Arms.”]

ALTERNATIVE:

Prowess upon the many fields of combat is worthy of recognition, but even greater honor is due to those who give of their time to train well their successors. We the Crown Trimaris do recognize such devotion and honor in our good
_____________, and so do this day name them as a Companion of the Argent Sword Trimaris. [If GOA is also given, add “and also bestow a Grant of Arms.”]

Signed by Our hand upon this _______ day of _________, A.S. ________.

ALTERNATIVE:

We honor those who show their skill and valor upon the field, but moreso do we honor those who ensure that posterity will also have learned these qualities. We the Crown Trimaris have seen that ______________ has shown dedication to that end, and so welcome them to the Order of the Argent Sword Trimaris. [If GOA is also given, add “and also bestow a Grant of Arms.”]

Signed and sealed by Our hand in A.S.____________, upon the ____ day of
______________.

ALTERNATIVE:

All know that prowess on the field upholds and maintains the honor of a Kingdom, and those who foster the fighting arts share greatly in that honor. We the Crown of this Laurel Kingdom of Trimaris, do herewith commend Our good _______________ for skill and gallantry, and do name them a Companion of the Argent Sword Trimaris [If GOA is also given, add “and also bestow a Grant of Arms.”]

on this _____ day of _____, A.S. ______.

ALTERNATIVE:

Whereas prowess on the field upholds and maintains the honor of a Kingdom, those who train and foster the fighting arts share greatly in that honor. Herewith is _________ commended for their skill and gallantry, and is named a Companion of the Argent Sword Trimaris. [If GOA is also given, add “and also bestow a Grant of Arms.”]

Done by Our hand this _____ day of _____, A.S. _____.

[Source: The Trimaris College of Scribes]

Meridies Order of the Sable Sword Wording

On this day the Crown of Meridies wishes to recognize one who has shown longtime preeminence in the art of war, displaying chivalry, valor, skill, and prowess on the field of battle and imparting this knowledge to other warriors. We, the Sovereign and Consort of Meridies, do hereby name Our subject (Recipient's name) a Companion of the Sable Sword, and charge [him/her] to continue these worthy endeavors. Done this (number) day of (month), Anno Societatis (Society year), being (year) Gregorian.

-To be signed by Sovereign and Consort, with space for their seals. This award carries precedence and must also be signed by Beacon Principal Herald, with places for a third signature and seal.

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

Caid Order of the Crescent Sword Wording

Know all who come by these presents the greeting of King's name and Queen's name, King and Queen of Caid. By virtue of the skill at arms and noble presence he/she hath displayed upon the field of honor, We do hereby publicly commend Our subject Name and admit him/her to the Order of the Crescent Sword of Caid. [Furthermore, We do by this act award him/her the arms Blazon.] Given under Our hand and seal as of this date day of month, AD year A.D., being SCA year Anno Societatis.

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

_____________________________________
Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

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