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= Order of Courage =
= Order of Courage =


The '''Order of Courage''' (COC) is a [[Kingdom of the Outlands|Kingdom]]-level [[Grant of Arms]] award recognizing extraordinary acts of valor on the fields of **foreign wars**. This award is conferred only once per reign, and recipients are entitled to wear a distinctive gold hood and bear the badge of the Order. The Order of Courage was chartered on '''February 12, A.S. XXXXIII (2009)''' by [[Alrik II]] and [[Salomea]], King and Queen of the Outlands. The charter was attested by [[Marie de Blois]], White Stag Principal Herald. The premier recipient was [[Fierren Greenholm]].
The '''Order of Courage''' (COC) is a Kingdom-level Grant of Arms award recognizing extraordinary acts of valor on the fields of foreign wars. This award is conferred only once per reign, and recipients are entitled to wear a distinctive gold hood and bear the badge of the Order. The Order of Courage was chartered on '''February 12, A.S. XXXXIII (2009)''' by [[Alrik II]] and [[Salomea]], King and Queen of the Outlands. The charter was attested by [[Marie de Blois]], White Stag Principal Herald. The premier recipient was [[Fierren Greenholm]].


== Purpose and Recognition ==
== Purpose and Recognition ==
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The Order of Courage honors those who have demonstrated **extraordinary bravery and prowess** in foreign campaigns, distinguishing themselves as warriors under the banner of the Stag. These individuals inspire others with their valor beyond the borders of the Outlands.
The Order of Courage honors those who have demonstrated **extraordinary bravery and prowess** in foreign campaigns, distinguishing themselves as warriors under the banner of the Stag. These individuals inspire others with their valor beyond the borders of the Outlands.


Recipients are styled as '''Companions of Courage''' and may use the post-nominal letters '''COC'''. This award carries a [[Grant of Arms]], if not already held.
Recipients are styled as '''Companions of Courage''' and may use the post-nominal letters '''COC'''. This award carries a Grant of Arms, if not already held.


== Precedence ==
== Precedence ==


This award conveys the precedence of a [[Grant of Arms]].
This award conveys the precedence of a Grant of Arms.


== Badge and Regalia ==
== Badge and Regalia ==
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''Know that Outlandish warriors are precious to Us, giving this land such glory of war and honor in combat. Today we see one that shines bright, whose spirit on the battlefield is a beacon, even among the multitudes that wage war under the banner of the Stag. We therefore, right mindful of the dramatic deeds and skills of_________, would style this noble warrior, by Grant of Arms, as a Companion of the Order of Courage for their extraordinary acts of valor on the field of a foreign war.''
''Know that Outlandish warriors are precious to Us, giving this land such glory of war and honor in combat. Today we see one that shines bright, whose spirit on the battlefield is a beacon, even among the multitudes that wage war under the banner of the Stag. We therefore, right mindful of the dramatic deeds and skills of_________, would style this noble warrior, by Grant of Arms, as a Companion of the Order of Courage for their extraordinary acts of valor on the field of a foreign war.''


''Done with Our respect {here on the fields of_____} on this ____ day of _____, Anno Societatis _____, being _____ by the Gregorian calendar.''
''Done with Our respect {here on the fields of_____ on this ____ day of _____, Anno Societatis _____, being _____ by the Gregorian calendar.''


''__________''   
''__________''   
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! Recipient !! Date Awarded
! Recipient !! Date Awarded
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| [[Fierren Greenholm]] || 2009-02-15
| [[Fierren Greenholm]]|| 2009-02-15
|-
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| [[Argyle MacGrigour]] || 2010-02-13
| [[Argyle MacGrigour]]|| 2010-02-13
|-
|-
| [[Boleslav Ragnarsson]] || 2010-09-11
| [[Boleslav Ragnarsson]]|| 2010-09-11
|-
|-
| [[Beatrice De Craie]] || 2012-05-12
| [[Beatrice De Craie]]|| 2012-05-12
|-
|-
| [[Thorbrandr Olafsson]] || 2013-08-31
| [[Thorbrandr Olafsson]]|| 2013-08-31
|-
|-
| [[Staros of Helicon]] || 2014-03-02
| [[Staros of Helicon]]|| 2014-03-02
|-
|-
| [[Albrecht von Trier]] || 2015-09-05
| [[Albrecht von Trier]]|| 2015-09-05
|-
|-
| [[Béla Kierzon]] || 2017-04-01
| [[Béla Kierzon]]|| 2017-04-01
|-
|-
| [[Folmar lækner]] || 2019-03-09
| [[Folmar lækner]]|| 2019-03-09
|-
|-
| [[Rhys Afalwin]] || 2019-11-09
| [[Rhys Afalwin]]|| 2019-11-09
|-
|-
| [[Uchtred Leifsson]] || 2022-03-18
| [[Uchtred Leifsson]]|| 2022-03-18
|-
|-
| [[Axgar von Horn]] || 2022-08-08
| [[Axgar von Horn]]|| 2022-08-08
|-
|-
| [[Jorundr Sylfuson]] || 2023-02-04
| [[Jorundr Sylfuson]]|| 2023-02-04
|-
|-
| [[Eskil harðfari Haraldsson]] || 2023-08-11
| [[Eskil harðfari Haraldsson]]|| 2023-08-11
|-
|-
| [[Bernardo dei Medici]] || 2025-01-18
| [[Bernardo dei Medici]]|| 2025-01-18
|}
|}


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Grant of Arms]]
* Grant of Arms




== External Links ==
== External Links ==
* [https://wharrow.outlands.org/ Wimble Herald – Award Information]
* [https://wharrow.outlands.org/ Wimble Herald – Award Information]
[[Category:Awards]]
[[Category:Awards]]
[[Category:Kingdom Level Awards]]
[[Category:Kingdom Level Awards]]
[[Category:Grant Orders]]
[[Category:Martial]]
[[Category:Martial Awards]]
[[Category:Valor and Chivalry]]

Latest revision as of 09:44, 1 August 2025

Order of Courage
Badge of the Order of Courage
Badge of the Order of Courage
Award Level Kingdom
Award Type Grant Order
Chartered On February 12, A.S. XXXXIII (2009)
Reign King Alrik II and Queen Salomea
White Stag Marie de Blois
Number of Recipients 15
Precedence Grant of Arms
Entitles Use of Post-nominals "COC"; badge and gold hood

Order of Courage

The Order of Courage (COC) is a Kingdom-level Grant of Arms award recognizing extraordinary acts of valor on the fields of foreign wars. This award is conferred only once per reign, and recipients are entitled to wear a distinctive gold hood and bear the badge of the Order. The Order of Courage was chartered on February 12, A.S. XXXXIII (2009) by Alrik II and Salomea, King and Queen of the Outlands. The charter was attested by Marie de Blois, White Stag Principal Herald. The premier recipient was Fierren Greenholm.

Purpose and Recognition

The Order of Courage honors those who have demonstrated **extraordinary bravery and prowess** in foreign campaigns, distinguishing themselves as warriors under the banner of the Stag. These individuals inspire others with their valor beyond the borders of the Outlands.

Recipients are styled as Companions of Courage and may use the post-nominal letters COC. This award carries a Grant of Arms, if not already held.

Precedence

This award conveys the precedence of a Grant of Arms.

Badge and Regalia

Members of the Order may bear the badge: Or, in saltire a stag's attire gules and a sword sable.

Recipients also receive a gold hood as a symbol of their valor.

Scroll Text

Fall silent all and hear these words cast over the battlefields and din of War that you might hear the will of _________ and __________, Mighty King and Queen of the Outlands.

Know that Outlandish warriors are precious to Us, giving this land such glory of war and honor in combat. Today we see one that shines bright, whose spirit on the battlefield is a beacon, even among the multitudes that wage war under the banner of the Stag. We therefore, right mindful of the dramatic deeds and skills of_________, would style this noble warrior, by Grant of Arms, as a Companion of the Order of Courage for their extraordinary acts of valor on the field of a foreign war.

Done with Our respect {here on the fields of_____ on this ____ day of _____, Anno Societatis _____, being _____ by the Gregorian calendar.

__________ King __________ Queen

Recipients

The following individuals have been named Companions of Courage:

Recipient Date Awarded
Fierren Greenholm 2009-02-15
Argyle MacGrigour 2010-02-13
Boleslav Ragnarsson 2010-09-11
Beatrice De Craie 2012-05-12
Thorbrandr Olafsson 2013-08-31
Staros of Helicon 2014-03-02
Albrecht von Trier 2015-09-05
Béla Kierzon 2017-04-01
Folmar lækner 2019-03-09
Rhys Afalwin 2019-11-09
Uchtred Leifsson 2022-03-18
Axgar von Horn 2022-08-08
Jorundr Sylfuson 2023-02-04
Eskil harðfari Haraldsson 2023-08-11
Bernardo dei Medici 2025-01-18

See Also

  • Grant of Arms