Argent Hart of the Outlands
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| Award Level | Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Award Type | Award of Arms |
| Chartered On | June 13, A.S. XXXIII (1998) |
| Reign | King Hrothger II and Queen Madigan |
| White Stag | Pendar the Bard |
| Number of Recipients | 577 |
| Precedence | Award of Arms |
| Entitles Use of | Post-nominals "C.A.H."; badge and Award of Arms |
Overview
The Order of the Argent Hart (CAH) is a Kingdom-level Award of Arms given to those who have demonstrated excellence in the Arts and Sciences, enriching the Kingdom with their talents. The order was chartered on June 13, A.S. XXXIII (1998) by Hrothger II and Madigan, King and Queen of the Outlands. The charter was attested by Pendar the Bard, White Stag Principal Herald.
Purpose and Recognition
The Order of the Argent Hart recognizes individuals who have shown constant excellence in the practice and teaching of the Arts and Sciences. This award is also given to those who freely give their talents to enrich the Kingdom.
Recipients are styled as Companions of the Argent Hart and may use the post-nominal letters C.A.H.. This award carries an Award of Arms, if not already held. Companions of the Order take precedence after simple Grants of Arms.
Precedence
This award conveys the precedence of an Award of Arms.
Badge and Regalia
Members of the Order may bear the badge:
Vert, a stag's head, erased and affronty, argent, collared and armed, within a bordure embattled Or.
The insignia of the Order consists of a medallion bearing the registered badge.
Scroll Text
Version 1
(1) _____ and _____, King and Queen of the Outlands,
(2) to all who come by these presents, Greetings.
(3) It is our prerogative to recognize those persons whose constant excellence in the practice and teaching of the Arts and Sciences has enriched Our realm.
(4) We do therefore take and admit ________ to the Order of the Argent Hart {for [his/her/their] outstanding abilities as a ____________} that all may know of the esteem in which We hold [him/her/them]. { We further bestow the right to bear the insignia of the Order, to wit: Vert, a stag's head, erased and affronty, argent, collared and armed, within a bordure embattled Or.}
(5) To which We set Our hand this ___ day of ___, Anno Societatis ____, being ____ Gregorian.
__________King __________Queen
Version 2
(1) ______ and ________, King and Queen of the lands of the Outlands,
(2) to all nobles and gentles who come by these present letter, Greetings.
(3) Whereas, ________ has shown excellence in the Arts and Sciences, {most especially in the areas of/as a _________,}
(4) We are minded this day to admit [him/her/them] to the Order of the Argent Hart that all may know of [his/her/their] worth. { We further bestow the right to bear the insignia of the Order, to wit: Vert, a stag's head, erased and affronty, argent, collared and armed, within a bordure embattled Or.}
(5) To which We set Our hand this ___ day of ___, Anno Societatis ____, being ____ Gregorian.
__________King __________Queen
Version 3 (non gender-specific)
(1 & 2) We, _____ and _____, King and Queen of the Outlands, unto all whom these presents come, send Greetings.
(3) It is Our prerogative to recognize those persons whose constant excellence in the practice and teaching of the Arts and Sciences has enriched Our Realm.
(4) We do therefore take and admit _______ to the Order of the Argent Hart. {We further bestow the right to bear the insignia of the order, to wit: Vert, a stag's head erased and affronty, argent, collared and armed, within a bordure embattled Or.}
To which We set Our Hand this _____ day of ______, Anno Societatis _____, being _____ in the common reckoning of years.
If the recipient has a registered device but no previous armigerous award, the scroll text may add a clause to reward the recipient with an Award of Arms.
Recipients
The following individuals have been named Companions of the Argent Hart: