Saint Louis with the Staff of Caer Galen
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| Award Level | Barony |
|---|---|
| Award Type | Non-Armigerous Order |
| Chartered On | April 18, A.S. XLIX (2015) |
| Reign | King Hrothgar and Queen Ingridr |
| White Stag | Randal Carrick |
| Number of Recipients | 29 |
| Precedence | Non-Armigerous |
| Entitles Use of | Post-nominals "BC" |
Overview
The Order of Saint Louis with the Staff (BC) is a Barony-level non-armigerous award given for long-time participation in the Barony of Caer Galen, spanning at least 15 years. The order was formerly known as the Curmudgeons of Caer Galen, and recipients are often affectionately referred to as such.
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 recipient was Louis-Philippe Mitouard.
Purpose and Recognition
The Order of Saint Louis with the Staff recognizes individuals whose long-standing service and participation have become an integral part of the Barony. The scroll text playfully references "shrinking bones and graying pate," highlighting the longevity of the recipient's dedication. Recipients are styled as Companions of the Band of Curmudgeons or Band of Right Crusty Curmudgeons and may use the post-nominal letters B.C.. This award carries no precedence or right to bear arms.
Badge and Regalia
Members of the Order may bear the registered badge:
Fieldless, a crozier azure.
Recipients also receive a golden cane or walking stick displaying the badge.
Scroll Text
Raise trumpets to ear, and know all ye who come by these large letters that We, ___________ and ___________, Baron and Baroness of Caer Galen send most audible greetings and salutations.
Know you all that the ancient gentle who now stands unsteadily before you is none other than the legendary and venerable ___________, whose youth has given way to shrinking bones and graying pate whilst [he/she/they] did dwell within the fair reaches of Caer Galen. We do therefore admit [him/her/them] this day as a member of the Ancient and Honorable Order of Saint Louis with the Staff. Henceforth [he/she/they] shall be styled and numbered among the Band of Right Crusty Curmudgeons of Caer Galen. We confer upon [him/her/them] the right to mutter and grouse, to reminisce and inform sundry green stripling whippersnappers about how much better things were in [his/her/their] day. We furthermore charge [him/her/them] to stand as [he/she/they] has stood, albeit bent and labored by age, a paragon of the virtue that has ever held [him/her/them] in high esteem amongst the less aged members of Our populace. Let all know them by their bearing of the order badge, to wit: Fieldless, a crozier azure.
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 Bearers of the Pinot Noir:
| Recipient | Date Awarded |
|---|---|
| Louis-Philippe Mitouard | 2003-12-13 |
| Francesca di Pavia | 2004-12-11 |
| Briatiz d'Andrade | 2005-10-22 |
| Ian of Nightsgate | 2005-12-10 |
| Genevieve Duran | 2006-07-29 |
| Massimiliano Pontieri dal Sasso | 2006-12-09 |
| Madoch Greyson | 2008-07-26 |
| Jeanne Dyfrgi | 2008-12-13 |
| Hans Hager Eyecrown | 2009-01-03 |
| Talan Andolini | 2011-05-07 |
| Yazida bint Zarif | 2011-06-11 |
| Douglas MacAndrew | 2013-12-14 |
| Cecily de Heselington | 2014-12-13 |
| Maria Castelana | 2015-12-12 |
| Björn Pálsson | 2016-12-10 |
| László Rózsa | 2016-12-10 |
| Alexandra of Gryphon's Nest | 2017-07-29 |
| Gareth of Gryphon's Nest | 2017-07-29 |
| Signy von Velden | 2017-07-29 |
| Vanozza da Corbetta | 2017-07-29 |
| Keridwen Andersdottir | 2018-06-30 |
| Anna de Apperleye | 2018-12-08 |
| Katherina von Lehmann | 2021-12-04 |
| Randal Carrick | 2021-12-04 |
| Asta Olafsdottir | 2022-12-10 |
| Michaelangelo Francesco di Genoa | 2022-12-10 |
| Stigr Robertsson | 2024-12-14 |
| Hayashi Yo'ichirou Norikata | 2025-05-31 |
| Shoshanah Simkhah bas Ruven | 2025-05-31 |