Silver Axe of Fontaine
Badge of the Silver Axe of Fontaine | |
| Award Level | Barony |
|---|---|
| Award Type | Martial |
| Chartered On | October 29, A.S. XL (2005) |
| Reign | Baron Duncan and Baroness Mary |
| Black Fountain Pursuivant | Martim |
| Number of Recipients | 11 |
| Precedence | Non-armigerous |
| Entitles Use of | Post-nominals "C.S.A."; badge |
Overview
The Silver Axe of Fontaine (CSA) was a Baronial-level non-armigerous award given by the Coronet of Fontaine dans Sable.[1] It was conferred upon individuals who had demonstrated extraordinary skill and dedication to the art of heavy combat. The order was chartered on October 29, A.S. XL (2005) by Duncan and Mary, Baron and Baroness of Fontaine dans Sable. The constitution was attested by Martim, Black Fountain Pursuivant.[2]
Purpose and Recognition
The Order of the Silver Axe recognized those who have shown exemplary prowess and assiduous dedication to the art of heavy combat within the Barony.
The holders of this award are styled as Companions of the Silver Axe and may use the post-nominal letters C.S.A.
Badge and Regalia
The blazon of the badge is Azure, a battle axe bendwise sinister argent distilling gouttes gules within eight fleurs-de-lis in annulo bases outward argent.[3][4]
Scroll Text
Fierce, courageous, and, honorable are Our warriors. When the cries of battle are heard they stand strong and true guarding the western gate of our mighty kingdom.
Attend now to the words of __________ and ___________, Baron and Baroness of Fontaine dans Sable. We send greetings far and wide so that all may know of a great warrior. __________ has shown great skill in the art of heavy combat both in Our lands and in the known world. His assiduous dedication has shown itself time and time again. It is with great joy and humility that We create him a companion of the Silver Axe.
In testimony whereof we set our hands this __ day of ________ Anno Societatis _____ being ____ in the common reckoning of years.
__________ Baron __________ Baroness[5]
Recipients
The following individuals have been named Companions of the Silver Axe:
| Recipient[6] | Date Awarded |
|---|---|
| Lochlan McCulloch | 2009-09-05 |
| Qara Gan | 2009-09-06 |
| Michael Patrick MacBain | 2010-07-04 |
| William Stuart | 2010-09-04 |
| Tam Grimm | 2012-09-29 |
| Gareth Lightborne | 2014-07-05 |
| Duncan Alastair MacRae | 2015-02-28 |
| Seperath de Sepultura | 2015-04-11 |
| Angus Reid MacFarlane | 2015-10-03 |
| Estevan de Sepulveda | 2015-10-03 |
| Joseph Grimm | 2020-01-04 |
Sources Cited
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/awards_group.php?GroupID=8
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/charters.php?AwardID=447
- ↑ https://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Fontaine%20dans%20Sable%2c%20Barony%20of
- ↑ https://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Silver%20Axe%2c%20Order%20of%20the
- ↑ https://archive.org/details/baronial-scroll-text-handbook-2-redacted
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/by_single_award.php?AwardID=447