Thermopylae of the Citadel
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| Award Level | Barony Level Award |
|---|---|
| Award Type | Armored Fighting |
| Chartered On | July 18, 1998 (A.S. XXXIII) |
| Reign | Baron Berold & Baroness Eirianedd |
| White Stag | Pendar the Bard |
| Number of Recipients | 34 |
| Precedence | Award of Arms |
| Entitles Use of | Entitles bearer to post-nominal letters DOT |
Overview
The Thermopylae of the Citadel (DOT) is an award given in the Barony of the Citadel of the Southern Pass for exceptional abilities in the fighting arts, both in the teaching and in the use of traditional SCA-style weaponry.
Purpose and Recognition
This award is granted by the Baron and Baroness to recognize a gentle who has shown great skill in armored fighting and embodies the ideals of chivalry and honor on the field. Recipients are also recognized for their dedication to teaching and mentoring other fighters within the Barony.
Badge
The badge for this award is:
Azure, a double-bitted axe argent between two piles inverted Or.
Scroll Text
Openings for Citadel Awards Texts
Option 1
_______ and _______, Baron and Baroness of the Citadel of the Southern Pass send most courteous greetings.
Option 2
To all nobles and gentles to whom these present letters come, do _______ and _______, Baron and Baroness of the Citadel of the Southern Pass send greetings.
Option 3
Greetings to all and singular from the Baron and Baroness of the Citadel of the Southern Pass, _______ and _______.
Option 4
Unto all who come by these present letters do we, _______ and _______, Baron and Baroness of the Citadel of the Southern Pass send greetings.
Option 5
Let all who come by these present letters be greeted by _______ and _______, Baron and Baroness of the Citadel of the Southern Pass.
Option 6
Proclaim to all gentles and nobles and let it be known by these present letters that we, _______ and _______, Baron and Baroness of the Citadel of the Southern Pass, send due commendations and greetings.
Bodies for Citadel Awards Texts
Option 1
Whereas _________ [has/is] [description of skills, service or deeds] we are minded to admit [him/her/them] to the Order of the _______ that all may know of the esteem in which we hold [him/her/them]. We hereby convey unto [TITLE] _______ the right to bear the badge of the Order, to wit: Azure, a double-bitted axe argent between two piles inverted Or..
Option 2
Whereas _________ [has/is] [description of skills, service or deeds] it is thus our pleasure to admit [him/her/them] to the Order of the _______ that all may know of the esteem in which we hold [him/her/them]. We hereby convey unto [TITLE] _______ the right to bear the badge of the Order, to wit: Azure, a double-bitted axe argent between two piles inverted Or..
Closings for Citadel Awards Texts
Option 1
In witness whereof we set our sign this ____ day of _____, Anno Societatis _____, being _____ by the common calendar.
Option 2
Done this _____ day of _____, Anno Societatis _____, being _____ Gregorian.
Option 3
By our hands this _____ day of _____, Anno Societatis _____, being _____ Gregorian.
Option 4
All this we do confirm by our hands this _____ day of _____, Anno Societatis _____, being ____ in the Gregorian.
Option 5
Done by our hands this _____ day of _____, Anno Societatis _____, being _____ in the Gregorian.
Baron __________ Baroness __________