Espada de Oro of al-Barran
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| Award Level | Barony Level Award |
|---|---|
| Award Type | Fencing |
| Chartered On | 1999 (A.S. XXXIII) |
| Reign | Baron Kragon & Baroness Sarah (Barony of al-Barran) |
| White Stag | Pendar the Bard |
| Number of Recipients | 32 |
| Precedence | Award of Arms |
| Entitles Use of | Entitles bearer to post-nominal letters CEO |
Espada de Oro of al-Barran
The Order of the Espada de Oro of al-Barran (CEO) is a Barony-level Award of Arms in the Barony of al-Barran (part of the Kingdom of the Outlands). It is awarded for excellence in the art and knowledge of fencing.
This award was chartered in A.S. XXXIII (1999), by Baron Kragon and Baroness Sarah of al-Barran, with the charter also signed by King Maelgwn and Queen Lillian of the Outlands. Pendar the Bard served as White Stag Principal Herald at the time.
Purpose and Recognition
Recipients of this award are recognized for their excellence in the art of fencing, demonstrating high levels of skill and knowledge. The award honors those who enrich the martial community of the Barony through their dedication to fencing.
A Companion of this Order is entitled to use the post-nominal letters [CEO] after their name.
Precedence
This Order carries the precedence of an Award of Arms.
Badge
- (Fieldless) Two rapiers inverted in saltire surmounted by a scorpion Or.
Recipients are entitled to wear the badge of the Order and appropriate regalia.
Sample Scroll Text
- To all present, or to come, whom these letters shall see or hear,
- _________ and _________, Baron and Baroness of al-Barran send greetings.
- Be it known that the Order of the Espada de Oro exists to recognize and honor those persons who have demonstrated excellence in the art and knowledge of fencing. Whereas _________ has shown such worthiness,
- we hereby prefer and create [him/her/them] a Companion of the Espada de Oro and charge [him/her/them] to evermore uphold the name of this good company. {Further, we convey the right to bear the badge of the Order, to wit: Two rapiers inverted in saltire surmounted by a scorpion Or, that all may know of the esteem in which [he/she/they] is held.}
- Done by Our hand this ____ day of ______, A.S. _____, being _____ in the common era.
- __________ _____
- Baron Baroness