Russian Thistle of al-Barran
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| Award Level | Barony Level Award |
|---|---|
| Award Type | Arts and Sciences |
| Chartered On | May 29, 1998 (A.S. XXXIII) |
| Reign | Baron Kragon & Baroness Sarah (Barony of al-Barran) |
| White Stag | Pendar the Bard |
| Number of Recipients | 188 |
| Precedence | Award of Arms |
| Entitles Use of | Entitles bearer to post-nominal letters CRT |
Overview
The Order of the Russian Thistle of al-Barran (CRT) is a Barony-level Award of Arms in the Barony of al-Barran. It is awarded for excellence and contributions to the Barony in the area of the arts and sciences.
This award was chartered on the 29th day of May, A.S. XXXIII (1998), by Baron Kragon and Baroness Sarah of al-Barran, with the charter also signed by King Hrothger II and Queen Madigan 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 outstanding excellence and contributions in the arts and sciences. This honor is given to individuals who enrich the cultural and scholarly life of the barony through their skills, creativity, and dedication.
A Companion of this Order is entitled to use the post-nominal letters [CRT] after their name.
Precedence
This Order carries the precedence of an Award of Arms.
Badge
- (Fieldless) A Russian thistle (tumbleweed) bush within an annulet Or.
Recipients are entitled to wear the badge of the Order and appropriate regalia.
Sample Scroll Text
- We, _____ and ______, Baron and Baroness of al-Barran, by the grace of Their Royal Majesties, ______ and ______ , send greetings:
- Among other notable affairs of state we consider it to be most important to distinguish those whose excellence in the arts and sciences have enriched our barony.
- We, therefore, willing that _____ should be honored, admit [him/her/them] into the Order of the Russian Thistle of al-Barran, that all may know of the esteem in which we hold [him/her/them]. { We further convey the right to bear the badge of the Order, to wit: A Russian thistle bush within an annulet Or.}
- In witness whereof we set our hands this __ day of __ , A.S. ___ be it ___ in the common era.
- __________ _____
- Baron Baroness