Order of the Iron Hart
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| Award Level | Grant of Arms Order |
|---|---|
| Award Type | Armored Combat |
| Chartered On | November 14, 1998 (A.S. XXXIII) |
| Reign | King Hrothger II & Queen Madigan |
| White Stag | Pendar the Bard |
| Number of Recipients | 116 |
| Precedence | Grant of Arms |
| Entitles Use of | Entitles bearer to post-nominal letters TIH and a Grant of Arms if not already held |
Order of the Iron Hart
The Order of the Iron Hart is a Kingdom-level Grant of Arms Order in the Kingdom of the Outlands. It is awarded for exceptional skill in the fighting arts. A member of this order is styled as a "Thegn of the Iron Hart".
This Order was originally chartered on November 11, 1995 (A.S. XXX), with its charter officially signed and dated on the 14th day of November, A.S. XXXIII (1998), during the reign of King Hrothger II and Queen Madigan. At that time, Pendar the Bard served as White Stag Principal Herald.
Purpose and Recognition
This award recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding prowess and courage in armored combat, setting an example for others through their martial skill and virtue.
Recipients of this order are entitled to use the post-nominal letters [TIH] after their name.
The Order bestows a Grant of Arms upon the recipient, if they do not already possess one.
Precedence
This Order carries the precedence of a Grant of Arms. If the recipient already holds a GoA, their precedence remains unchanged but the honor is added to their list of recognitions.
Badge
- Vert, two stags combatant argent sustaining between them an axe argent hafted Or, a bordure engrailed Or.
Recipients are entitled to display the badge of the Order and may wear appropriate regalia.
Scroll Text
Version 1
- We, [King's Name], by Right of Arms, King, and [Queen's Name], by Grace and Courtesy, Queen of these fair Outlands, send due Commendations and Greetings to all gentles and nobles.
- Equity wills and reason ordains that [men/women/nobles] virtuous and of noble courage, by their merits and good renown, be rewarded and distinguished by certain ensigns and demonstrations of honor, nobleness and courtesy. Thus others may, by their example, endeavor to like feats of arms and works of virtue.
- Wherefore We do publicly commend [Recipient's Name] and hereby prefer and create [him/her/them], by Grant of Arms, a Thegn of the Iron Hart for [his/her/their] skill at arms and courage in battle. {In recognition of [his/her/their] achievement,} We grant [him/her/them] the sole right and title to the following Arms, to wit: (BLAZON) to be borne and displayed by the Honorable [Lord/Lady/Noble] [Recipient's First Name] and none other. {We further grant [him/her/them] the right to bear the insignia of the order, to wit: Vert, two stags combatant argent sustaining between them an axe argent hafted Or, a bordure engrailed Or.}
- Done by Our hand this [date] day of [month], Anno Societatis [Society year], being [year] Gregorian.
- [King’s Signature]
- King
- [Queen’s Signature]
- Queen
- I, White Stag Principal Herald do attest by my signature that this document bears true Arms.
- [White Stag Principal Herald Signature]
- White Stag Principal Herald
Version 2
- Heralds shall proclaim that We, [King's Name], Sovereign of the mighty Outlands, and [Queen's Name], Our chosen Queen, send greetings unto all.
- Right mindful of the exceptional skill at arms and courage in battle shown by Our subject, [Recipient's Name],
- We are pleased this day to recognize [him/her/them] as a Thegn of the Iron Hart. As is in accordance with Our will, [he/she/they] shall bear, by Grant of Arms sole right and title to the following Arms: (BLAZON), to be borne and displayed by the Honorable [Lord/Lady/Noble] [Recipient's First Name] throughout the lands of the Known World. {Furthermore We grant [him/her/them] the right to bear the insignia of the order, to wit: Vert, two stags combatant argent sustaining between them an axe argent hafted Or, a bordure engrailed Or.}
- Done this [date] day of [month], in the [Society year] year of the Society, being [year] Gregorian.
- [King’s Signature]
- King
- [Queen’s Signature]
- Queen
- I, White Stag Principal Herald, testify that the armories depicted and blazoned herein have been duly registered with the College of Arms.
- [White Stag Principal Herald Signature]
- White Stag Principal Herald
Optional Additions for Unregistered Arms
If the recipient does not have a registered name or device:
- In Version 1, replace the sentence beginning `[In recognition of (his/her/their) achievement...]` with:
- We further charge the Honorable [Lord/Lady/Noble] [Recipient's First Name] to consult with Ourselves and Our heralds to determine suitable and unique Arms, that [he/she/they] might bear these Arms throughout the Known World as a sign of [his/her/their] great merit.
- In Version 2, replace the phrase beginning `[As is in accordance with Our will...]` with:
- We hereby bestow upon him a Grant of Arms, to possess all rights and responsibilities pertaining thereunto. We charge the Honorable [Lord/Lady/Noble] [Recipient's First Name] to consult with ourselves and Our heralds in the creation of suitable and unique Arms.
Other Variants
If the recipient already has a Grant of Arms or Peerage, please refer to the section "Other Variants" for suggested changes to the text.
Heraldic Achievement Notes
If this award confers a Grant of Arms to a recipient who did not already have one, it should have the standard achievement for a GoA: a black helm resting on the shield, with mantling of the main colors of the arms (refer to "Grant of Arms" in the Achievements section). Alternatively, the shield may be encircled with a ribbon (no chains) from which depends the badge of the Order. The ribbon may be any color but white.
If no GoA is conveyed, the recipient’s Arms should not be displayed in achievement.
Recipients
See Also
External Links
https://wimble.outlandsheralds.org – Wimble Heralds: Outlands Awards Site