Builders of the Portcullis of Unser Hafen
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| Award Level | Barony Level Award |
|---|---|
| Award Type | Arts & Sciences |
| Chartered On | July 18, 1998 (A.S. XXXIII) |
| Reign | Baron Thorfinn & Baroness Rosalind (Barony of Unser Hafen) |
| White Stag | Pendar the Bard |
| Number of Recipients | (Number of recipients, to be added later) |
| Precedence | Award of Arms |
| Entitles Use of | Entitles bearer to post-nominal letters CBP |
Builders of the Portcullis of Unser Hafen
The Order of the Builders of the Portcullis of Unser Hafen (CBP) is a Barony-level Award of Arms in the Barony of Unser Hafen (part of the Kingdom of the Outlands). It is awarded to those persons who have enriched the Arts and Sciences of the Barony of Unser Hafen through service, teaching, and skills.
This award was chartered on the 18th day of July, A.S. XXXIII (1998), by Baron Thorfinn and Baroness Rosalind of Unser Hafen, with the charter also signed by King Hrothger II and Queen Madigan of the Outlands. Pendar the Bard served as White Stag Principal Herald at the time.
Purpose and Recognition
Recipients of this award are recognized for their exceptional contributions to the Arts and Sciences within the Barony of Unser Hafen. This includes demonstrating high levels of skill, actively teaching others, and providing valuable service that enriches the cultural landscape of the Barony.
A Companion of this Order is entitled to use the post-nominal letters [CBP] after their name. The insignia of the Order shall consist of a medallion pendant from a green ribbon bearing the registered Badge of the Order.
Precedence
This Order carries the precedence of an Award of Arms.
Badge
- (Fieldless) A portcullis vert debruised by a candle in its holder Or.
Recipients are entitled to wear the badge of the Order and appropriate regalia.
Sample Scroll Text
Version 1 (long)
- The foundations of a Barony rest upon the skills of its craftsmen, artisans, and scholars. These loyal subjects do clothe our nobles, arm our fighters, entertain our populace, and lay great feasts upon the boards. The Barony of Unser Hafen is well blessed with many good gentles skilled in Arts and Letters, who brighten our fair Barony with works of beauty and renown.
- Among these pearls of the Barony is the good ________, whose mastery of (art or science) pleases us well. In recognition of the worth of [his/her/their] skills we, _________, Baron of Unser Hafen, and ________, Baroness of Unser Hafen, proclaim [him/her/them] a Companion of the Right Noble Order of the Builders of the Portcullis. Further, we do charge [Lord/Lady/Noble] ________ to continue to grace Unser Hafen as [he/she/they] has done in the past, giving unto our fair Barony a wealth of experience and beauty. (In token of our high esteem, we bestow upon [him/her/them] the right to bear the badge of the Order, to wit: A portcullis vert debruised by a candle in its holder Or.)
- Done by our hands this ____ day of _____, Anno Societatis ____, being ____ Gregorian.
- ________ ________
- Baron Baroness
Version 2 (short)
- A Barony may not flourish without gifted artists, craftsmen and scholars. Works of beauty and renown are their daily (wares/measure (use "wares" when the recipient's primary skill is in making a tangible product, use "measure" when the skill is in performance, archery, or a similar field that does not have a tangible end product)).
- Among these pearls of the Barony is the good ________, whose great skill and talent in the art of ________ gain the admiration of all. In recognition of the worth of [his/her/them] skills, we, ________, Baron of Unser Hafen, and ________, Baroness of Unser Hafen, proclaim [him/her/them] a Companion of the Builders of the Portcullis. May [he/she/them] always grace our fair Barony as [he/she/them] has done in the past. (In token of our high esteem, we bestow upon [Lord/Lady/Noble] ________ the right to bear the badge of the Order, to wit: A portcullis vert debruised by a candle in its holder Or.)
- Done by our hands this ____ day of _____, Anno Societatis ____, being ____ of the Common Era.
- ________ ________
- Baron Baroness
Recipients
See Also
External Links
https://wimble.outlandsheralds.org – Wimble Heralds: Outlands Awards Site