Harp and Chalice of Caer Galen
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| Award Level | Barony |
|---|---|
| Award Type | Service |
| Chartered On | April 18, A.S. XLIX (2015) |
| Reign | King Hrothgar and Queen Ingridr |
| White Stag | Randal Carrick |
| Number of Recipients | 16 |
| Precedence | Non-Armigerous |
| Entitles Use of | Post-nominals "CHC"; blue and gold braid |
Overview
The Harp and Chalice of Caer Galen (CHC) is a Barony-level non-armigerous award given for extraordinary service. This award recognizes individuals who demonstrate a deep love for their Barony, giving of themselves freely and sometimes sacrificing personally to enrich the community.
The Order was formally chartered on April 18, A.S. XLIX (2015) by King Hrothgar and Queen Ingridr of the Outlands, with the charter attested by Randal Carrick, White Stag Principal Herald. The premier recipients were Andros Korkyrates and Francesca di Pavia.
Purpose and Recognition
The Harp and Chalice is awarded to those who have demonstrated continued dedication, personal sacrifice, and hard work for the love of their Barony. Recipients are styled as Companions of the Order of the Harp and Chalice and may use the post-nominal letters CHC.
This is a non-armigerous award, meaning it does not grant the right to bear arms.
Badge and Regalia
Members of the Order may bear the registered badge:
Azure, a chalice and in chief a harp Or.
Recipients are also entitled to wear a blue and gold braid bearing a rendition of the badge.
Scroll Text
Harps ring and trumpets sound as the words of __________ and _________, Baron and Baroness of Caer Galen, resonate throughout the hall. Chivalry and gallantry, grace and gentility:
these are the hallmarks of a true and honored subject.
Whereas ___________ has demonstrated through [his/her/their] continued dedication, personal sacrifice, and hard work for love of [his/her/their] Barony, and comportment above and beyond those of mortal beings, We are minded this day to create [him/her/them] a Companion of the Harp and Chalice. We also grant them the right to bear the badge of the order: Azure, a chalice and in chief a harp Or. We charge [him/her/them] to continue to be an example of all virtues we hold dear in this Society.
Done by Our Hands this _____ day of _________, Anno Societatis _________, being _____ in the common reckoning of years.
__________Baron _________Baroness
Recipients
The following individuals have been named Companions of the Harp and Chalice:
| Recipient | Date Awarded |
|---|---|
| Andros Korkyrates | 2010-10-30 |
| Francesca di Pavia | 2010-10-30 |
| Briatiz d'Andrade | 2011-03-26 |
| Gareth of Gryphon's Nest | 2011-05-07 |
| Signy von Velden | 2011-05-07 |
| Hayashi Yo'ichirou Norikata | 2012-09-29 |
| Ian of Nightsgate | 2013-01-26 |
| Thorunn Grimsdottir | 2015-12-12 |
| Elisava of Arkhangel'sk | 2017-12-09 |
| Michaelangelo Francesco di Genoa | 2017-12-09 |
| Asta Olafsdottir | 2018-06-30 |
| Cecilia Caterina da Firenze | 2018-06-30 |
| Livia Agrinali | 2018-07-07 |
| Keridwen Andersdottir | 2021-12-04 |
| Tryffin mac Ualraig | 2022-12-10 |
| Asta Olafsdottir | 2025-05-13 |