Order of the Silver Stirrup
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| Award Level | Award of Arms Order |
|---|---|
| Award Type | Equestrian Arts |
| Chartered On | May 8, 1999 (A.S. XXXIV) |
| Reign | King Maelgwn & Queen Lillian |
| White Stag | Pendar the Bard |
| Number of Recipients | — |
| Precedence | Equal to Award of Arms |
| Entitles Use of | Entitles bearer to an Award of Arms if not already held |
Order of the Silver Stirrup
The Order of the Silver Stirrup is a Kingdom-level Award of Arms Order in the Kingdom of the Outlands. It honors individuals who have demonstrated excellence in the equestrian arts within the Kingdom. This award was chartered on the 8th day of May, A.S. XXXIV (1999), during the reign of King Maelgwn and Queen Lillian. Pendar the Bard held the office of White Stag Principal Herald at that time.
Purpose and Recognition
This award recognizes individuals who have shown significant skill, knowledge, and contribution in the field of equestrian activities. It is intended to highlight those whose equestrian prowess has enriched the Kingdom.
Recipients of this award are entitled to use the post-nominal letters [CSSO] after their name.
The Order bestows an Award of Arms upon the recipient, if they do not already possess one.
Precedence
This Order carries the precedence of an Award of Arms. If the recipient already holds an AoA, their precedence remains unchanged but the honor is added to their list of recognitions.
Badge
- Vert, a stirrup argent within a bordure embattled Or.
Recipients are entitled to display the badge of the Order and may wear appropriate regalia.
Scroll Text
Version 1
One and all shall know that
We, [King’s Name], King, and [Queen’s Name], Queen of the Outlands, send Greetings.
Recognizing the unique contributions of those who excel in the Equestrian Arts,
We are therefore minded this day to prefer and create [Recipient’s Name] as a Companion of the Silver Stirrup. From this day hence, [Lord/Lady/Noble Name] shall be endowed with all rights and responsibilities of this rank, including the right to bear the badge of the Order, to wit: Vert, a stirrup argent within a bordure embattled Or.
In testimony whereof have We set Our hands this [Day] day of [Month], Anno Societatis [AS Year], being [Gregorian Year] by the Gregorian calendar.
[King’s Signature] King
[Queen’s Signature] Queen
Version 2
To all who come by these letters,
Know ye that We, [King’s Name] and [Queen’s Name], King and Queen of the Outlands,
Would fain honor [Recipient’s Name] for [his/her/their] superior skill in the Equestrian Arts.
Thus We are minded to make [him/her/them] a Companion of the Silver Stirrup. We bestow upon [him/her/them] all rights and responsibilities attendant upon this rank, including the right to bear the badge of the Order: Vert, a stirrup argent within a bordure embattled Or.
Done by Our hands this [Day] day of [Month], A.S. [AS Year], being [Gregorian Year] in the Common Era.
[King’s Signature] King
[Queen’s Signature] Queen
Optional Additions for Arms
If the recipient does not already hold an Award of Arms, the following line may be added after the first sentence in paragraph (4):
We further wish to reward [him/her/them] with an Award of Arms. We award [Lord/Lady/Noble Name] the right to bear those Arms approved by the College of Arms, [BLAZON], throughout the lands of the Known World as a sign of [his/her/their] great merit.
The heraldic attestation must also be included:
The College of Arms, finding no impediment to the Arms here blazoned, has assigned their exclusive use to [Recipient's Name].
[White Stag Principal Herald’s Signature] White Stag Principal Herald
If the recipient has no registered Arms, use this language instead:
We further wish to reward [him/her/them] with an Award of Arms, and charge [Lord/Lady/Noble Name] to consult with Ourselves and Our heralds to determine suitable and unique Arms.
Heraldic Achievement Notes
If the scroll conveys an Award of Arms, a full heraldic achievement may be used. The shield may be encircled with a ribbon (no chains) from which hangs the badge of the Order: a stirrup argent on a green field, within a bordure embattled Or. The ribbon may be any color except white.
If no AoA is conveyed, the recipient’s Arms should not be displayed in achievement.