Palma Aurea of Fontaine
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| Award Level | Barony |
|---|---|
| Award Type | Arts & Science |
| Chartered On | November 8, A.S. XXXVII (2003) |
| Reign | King Hoegaarden and Queen Chiara |
| White Stag | Tatianna Pavlovna Sokolova |
| Number of Recipients | 32 |
| Precedence | Award of Arms |
| Entitles Use of | Post-nominals "OGP" or "C.G.F."; badge |
Overview
The Palma Aurea of Fontaine (OGP) was a Baronial-level Award of Arms given by the Coronet of Fontaine dans Sable.[1] This award, previously known as the Order of the Golden Frond, was conferred upon those who had demonstrated advanced skill in the arts and/or sciences. The order was chartered under its original name on November 8, A.S. XXXVII (2003) by Hoegaarden and Chiara, King and Queen of the Outlands, and Duncan and Mary, Baron and Baroness of Fontaine dans Sable. The charter was attested by Tatianna Pavlovna Sokolova, White Stag Principal Herald, and Rowland McCain, Black Fountain Pursuivant.[2]
Purpose and Recognition
The Palma Aurea of Fontaine honored those who had achieved a high level of skill in their chosen art or craft, possessed a detailed knowledge of its history, and had given freely of their time to teach and promote their art to others.
Recipients are styled as Companion of the Order of the Golden Frond and may use the post-nominal letters C.G.F.. This award carries an Award of Arms, if not already held.
Badge and Regalia
The blazon of the award was described as Azure, a palm frond Or within an orle of fleur-de-lys bases outward argent in the Baronial Scribal Handbook[3], but was never officially registered.[4]
Scroll Text
Proclaim to all gentles and nobles that _________ and _________, Baron and Baroness of Fontaine dans Sable, who by Grace of Their Royal Majesties, sends forth greetings. Having observed well the skills and labors of ______________ we are pleased on this day to admit him/her into the Order of the Palma Aurea.
We are pleased that he/she has provided excellence in the Arts and Sciences within Our Barony. We further bestow upon ____________ the right to bear the badge of the Order, to wit: Azure, a palm frond Or within an orle of fluers-de-lys bases outward Argent.
Given by Us this ___ day of _________, Anno Societatis _________ being ______ in the common era.
__________ Baron __________ Baroness[3]
Recipients
The following individuals have been named Companions of the Order of the Golden Frond, now known as the Palma Aurea of Fontaine:
Sources Cited
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/awards_group.php?GroupID=8
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/charters.php?AwardID=300
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://archive.org/details/baronial-scroll-text-handbook-2-redacted
- ↑ https://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Fontaine%20dans%20Sable%2c%20Barony%20of
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/by_single_award.php?AwardID=300