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| Award Level | Award of Arms Order |
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| 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 | 37 |
| Precedence | Equal to Award of Arms |
| Entitles Use of | Entitles bearer to an Award of Arms if not already held |
Overview
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.
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, and _________, 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 [__________ as a Companion of the Silver Stirrup. From this day hence, ____________ 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 of _________, Anno Societatis ________, being _________ by the Gregorian calendar.
___________ King _________ Queen
Version 2
To all who come by these letters,
Know ye that We, ___________ and __________, King and Queen of the Outlands,
Would fain honor ____________ 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 of _________, Anno Societatis ________, being _________ by the Gregorian calendar.
___________ King _________ 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 _________ 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 ___________.
_______________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 ________ to consult with Ourselves and Our heralds to determine suitable and unique Arms.