Queen's Grace - Companion
Overview
The Order of the Queen's Grace (CQG) is a non-armigerous award given by the Queen of the Outlands to individuals who exemplify the ideals of **courtliness** and **gentility**. This award recognizes those who demonstrate a grace and courtesy that serves as a fine example to others in the kingdom. The Order of the Queen's Grace was chartered on June 13, A.S. XXXIII (1998) by Hrothger II and Madigan, King and Queen of the Outlands. The charter was attested by Pendar the Bard, White Stag Principal Herald. The premier recipient was Berengaria de Chinon.
Purpose and Recognition
The Order of the Queen's Grace honors those whose conduct best exemplifies the ideals of courtliness and gentility in the Current Middle Ages. The award may be conferred only once upon a given individual.
Recipients are styled as Companions of the Queen's Grace and may use the post-nominal letters CQG.
Badge and Regalia
Members of the Order receive a lanyard of green and white cords.
Scroll Text
Version 1
___________, Queen of the Outlands,
to all and singular sends Greetings and Due Commendations.
Whereas, _____________ has carried [himself/herself/themselves] with grace and shown that courtesy which is the mark of a gentle [man/woman/person],
I do this day admit [him/her/them] into the Order of the Queen's Grace that all may know of [his/her/their] excellence in the Courtly Graces.
By my hand this ______ day of ________, Anno Societatis _______, being ________ Gregorian
__________ Queen
Version 2Know all that
_______, Queen of the Outlands, to all who come by these present letters sends Greetings.
Whereas ________ has demonstrated the grace and courtesy which are the mark of a gentle and noble person,
I do this day admit [him/her/them] to the Order of the Queen's Grace, that all may know and learn from [his/her/their] fine example of the Courtly Graces.
To which I set my hand this _____ day of ________, Anno Societatis ______, being ______ in the common era.
__________ Queen
Recipients
The following individuals have been named Companions of the Queen's Grace:
