Chalice of St. William the Cooper of Caer Galen
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| Award Level | Baronial |
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| Award Type | Service |
| Chartered On | May 9, A.S. L (2015) |
| Reign | King Tam and Queen Kathryn |
| Number of Recipients | 176 |
| Precedence | Non-armigerous |
| Entitles Use of | Post-nominals "BCW"; badge |
Overview
The Chalice of St. William the Cooper (BCW) is a baronial award of the Barony of Caer Galen, given for outstanding good works for the Barony and its people. Holders of the award are styled as Bearers of the Chalice of St. William the Cooper. The charter was attested on May 9, A.S. L (2015) by Baroness Matilda and Baroness Anne, and by King Tam and Queen Kathryn, with the attestation of White Stag Principal Herald Randal Carrick. The premier recipients were Briatiz d'Andrade, Francesca di Pavia, Katherina von Lehmann, Louis-Philippe Mitouard, Michaelangelo Francesco di Genoa, and Randal Carrick.
St. William the Cooper is also honored in a shrine that appears annually at Battlemoor. The shrine features a planing tool and wood shavings. The wood shavings are purported to contain "miraculous" messages which visitors are encouraged to take with them as a memento.
Purpose and Recognition
The Order of the Chalice of St. William the Cooper honors individuals who have done more for Caer Galen than expected, serving as an example of dedication and good works.
Recipients are styled as Bearers of the Chalice of St. William the Cooper and may use the post-nominal letters BCW. This award is a non-armigerous award and carries no precedence.
Badge and Regalia
Members of the Order may bear the badge:
Fieldless, On a wooden barrel proper a chalice Or.
The award can be given multiple times, and the scroll text notes this by styling the recipient as a "twice", "thrice", etc. Bearer of the Chalice.
Scroll Text
Unto all those who come by these letters present do _________ and __________, Baron and Baroness of Caer Galen send joyous greetings.
Cognizant of the great works and efforts for Our barony, willing that gratitude for deeds Our subjects do be expressed and recognized, Know ye all that ________ Is one who does more for Caer Galen than expected by any stretch of Our imagination.
In recognition whereof, We charge that [he/she/they] be hailed and welcomed to the Order as a .../twice/thrice/etc.] Bearer of the Chalice of Saint William the Cooper. They have the right to bear the badge of the order, to wit: Fieldless, On a wooden barrel proper a chalice Or.
Done by Our Hands this _____ day of _________, Anno Societatis _________, being _____ in the common reckoning of years.
_____________Baron __________Baroness
Recipients
The following individuals have been named Bearers of the Chalice of St. William the Cooper: