White Scarf of the Outlands
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| Award Level | Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Award Type | Martial / Skill |
| Chartered On | November 9, A.S. XXXVII (2002) |
| Reign | King Jaxarticus & Queen Kathryn |
| White Stag | Mistress Tatiana Pavlovna Sokolova |
| Number of Recipients | 126 |
| Precedence | Grant of Arms |
| Entitles Use of | Don / Doña, Post-nominal letters (DWS) |
Overview
The Order of the White Scarf (DWS) is a Kingdom-level Grant of Arms Order in the Kingdom of the Outlands. It honors individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary skill in the art of fence, proficiency in a variety of fighting styles, leadership, active participation, teaching, and unquestionable honor both on and off the field.
The constitution advancing the Order to Grant level was chartered on the 9th day of November, A.S. XXXVII (2002), during the reign of King Jaxarticus and Queen Kathryn. At that time, Mistress Tatiana Pavlovna Sokolova served as White Stag Principal Herald.
Purpose and Recognition
This award recognizes extraordinary skill, honor, and service in the art of fencing within the Realm.
Holders of this award are styled as Defenders of the White Scarf, may be addressed as Don or Doña, and are entitled to place the post-nominal letters (DWS) after their names.
The Order bestows a Grant of Arms upon the recipient, taking precedence before simple Grants of Arms.
Badge and Regalia
Sable, on a pale argent between two rapiers proper, a stag's antler vert.
Recipients are entitled to wear the insignia of the Order, which consists of a white scarf worn under the arm and tied at the shoulder, and/or a medallion bearing the registered badge of the Order.
Scroll Text
Version 1
We, _____ and _____, King and Queen of the Outlands
unto all to whom these present letters shall come, Greetings.
Being mindful of the great skill with which [he/she/they] wields the rapier's flashing blade, and also of the exemplary courtesy shown, both on the field and off, by Our subject, ________, and willing that [his/her/their] person should be honored as required by [his/her/their] desserts and very valiant deeds,
We do therefore this day prefer and create [him/her/them] as a Defender of the White Scarf of the Outlands. From this day forth, [he/she/they] shall be styled ['Don'/'Doña'] in recognition of [his/her/their] achievements. We hereby confer the following Arms, by Grant of Arms: (BLAZON), to be borne by [Don/Doña] ______ and none other as a sign of the esteem in which We hold [him/her/them]. {We further grant [him/her/them] the right to bear the insignia of this rank, to wit: Sable, on a pale argent between two rapiers proper, a stag's antler vert.}
To which We set Our hands [and seal] this _____ day of _____, Anno Societatis _____, being _____ Gregorian.
__________
King
__________
Queen
The College of Arms, finding no impediment to the Arms here blazoned, has assigned their exclusive use to (NAME)
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White Stag Principal Herald
Version 2
Unto all who come by these present letters,
We, ______ and _______, King and Queen of the Outlands, send due Greetings.
Know ye that ______ is a fine gentle whose considerable expertise in the Arts of Defense has greatly enriched Our Realm.
We are minded therefore to prefer and create [him/her/them] by Grant of Arms as a Defender of the White Scarf so that all may know of the esteem in which We hold [him/her/them]. From this day forth, [he/she/they] shall be styled ['Don'/'Doña'] in recognition of [his/her/their] achievements. {We grant [him/her/them] the right to bear the insignia of the Order, to wit: Sable, on a pale argent between two rapiers proper, a stag's antler vert.} The College of Arms having approved (BLAZON) for [his/her/their] sole and exclusive use, [Don/Doña] _______ shall bear these Arms as a sign of Our high favor.
In witness whereof We set Our Hand {in (name of chapter) at (event)}, this _____ day of ______, Anno Societatis ______, being _______ in the common reckoning of years.
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King
__________
Queen
Being required by Their Majesties to make search in the registers and records of my office, I do find that the aforesaid (NAME) may lawfully bear these Arms.
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White Stag Principal Herald
If the recipient does not have a registered name or device:
In Version 1, replace the sentence beginning [We hereby confer the following Arms...] with [We bestow upon [him/her/them] a Grant of Arms, and charge [Don/Doña] ______ to consult with Ourselves and Our heralds to determine suitable and unique Arms, that [he/she/they] might bear these arms throughout the Known World as a sign of Our high favor.]
In Version 2, replace the sentence beginning [The College of Arms having approved...] with [It is Our will that [Don/Doña] ______ consult with Ourselves and Our heralds in the creation of suitable and unique Arms, that [he/she/they] might bear these Arms throughout the Known World as a sign of Our high favor.]