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ARTICLE XVII - Constitutions of the Orders and Awards of the Middle Kingdom

• XVII-100 The Order of the Gaping Wound

• XVII-101 There exists in the Middle Kingdom an Order unto which The Crown has elected such persons as are qualified as described herein below. The award shall be called the Order of the Gaping Wound, hereafter referred to as the Order.

• XVII-102 The Order was given to individuals who, on the field of Society combat, had suffered a hurt requiring surgery or other hospital care.

• XVII-103 Holders of the Order are entitled to place after their names the initials C.G.W., and may be styled and announced in precedence as Companions of the Order of the Gaping Wound.

• XVII-104 The Order did confer upon the holder an Award of Arms if that individual was not already armigerous.

• XVII-105 Membership in the Order shall assure an individual a position, according to seniority in the Order, in the Order of Precedence before holders of Awards of Arms, but after Companions of the Dragon's Tooth.

• XVII-106 There shall be no new members admitted to this Order.

• XVII-200 The Award of the Dragon's Tooth/Teeth

• XVII-201 There shall exist in the Middle Kingdom an Award unto which the Crown may elect such persons as it sees fit. The award shall be called the Award of the Dragon's Tooth, hereafter referred to as the Award.

• XVII-202 The Award shall be given to individuals who, in the sight of the Crown, have performed dramatic deeds in the Arts Martial on behalf of the Middle Kingdom, above and beyond service normally expected of the subjects of the Crown.

• XVII-203 Recipients of the Award shall be entitled to place after their names the initials R.D.T., and may be styled and announced in precedence as Recipients of the Award of the Dragon's Tooth.

• XVII-204 The Award shall confer upon the holder an Award of Arms if that individual is not already armigerous.

• XVII-205 Reciept of the Award shall assure an individual a position, according to seniority in the Order, in the Order of Precedence equal with the Order of the Dragon's Barb, the Order of the White Chamfron, the Order of the Cavendish Knot and the Order of the Red Company, before Companions of the Order of the Gaping Wound but after Recipients of the Purple Fret and Recipients of the Queen's Favour/Doe's Grace.

• XVII-206 Elevation shall be proclaimed in court or in some other public place to the Middle Kingdom at large.

• XVII-207 Recipients of the Award may wear a fang suspended from about their neck upon a chain or display the badge emblazoned: Argent, on a pale vert three fangs Or

• XVII-208 Henceforth, as of March 25th, A.S. 40, the Order of the Dragon's Tooth is disbanded, and all Companions of the Order of the Dragon's Tooth shall be known as Recipients of the Dragon's Tooth.

• XVII-209 At the discretion of the Crown, a related award may be granted to a branch, guild or other organized group of the Society for excellence in group fighting. This award shall be called the Dragon's Teeth, hereafter referred to as the Award.

• XVII-210 Any group in receipt of such an award may wear a badge emblazoned: on a dance between two broken dragon's teeth vert another argent.

• XVII-300 The Award of the Purple Fret/Purple Fretty

• XVII-301 There shall exist in the Middle Kingdom an Award which the Crown may grant to such persons as it sees fit. The Award shall be referred to as the Purple Fret, hereafter referred to as the Award.

• XVII-302 The Award shall be given to individuals for long and devoted service to their group, office, or Kingdom.

• XVII-303 Holders of the Award shall be entitled to place after their names the initials A.P.F., and recipients of the Award may be styled and announced in precedence as Recipients of the Purple Fret.

• XVII-304 The Award shall confer upon the holder an Award of Arms if that individual is not already armigerous.

• XVII-305 Receipt of the Award shall assure an individual a position, according to seniority among those who have been granted the Award, in the Order of Precedence, equal with Recipients of the Queen's Favour/Doe's Grace, and King's Chalice.

• XVII-306 Elevation shall be proclaimed in court or in some other public place to the Middle Kingdom at large.

• XVII-307 Recipients of the Award may display the badge emblazoned: Or, a fret purpure.

• XVII-308 At the discretion of the Crown, a related Award may be granted to a branch, guild or other organized group of the Society for excellent service. This award shall be called the Purple Fretty, hereafter referred to as the Award.

• XVII-309 Any group in receipt of such an award may wear a badge emblazoned: Or, a fretty purpure, alongside their ensign.

• XVII-400 The Award of the Queen's Favour/Doe's Grace

• XVII-401 There shall exist in the Middle Kingdom an Award which the Crown may bestow upon such persons as it sees fit. The award shall be called the Queen's Favour, hereafter referred to as the Award.

• XVII-402 The Award shall be given to individuals who, in the sight of the Consort, have demonstrated courtesy and chivalry on or off the field, as well as kindness to those around them.

• XVII-403 The Award may be bestowed upon an individual more than once.

• XVII-404 Holders of the Award shall be entitled to place after their names the initials A.Q.F., and recipients of the Award may be styled and announced in precedence as Recipients of the Queen's Favor.

• XVII-405 The Award shall confer upon the holder an Award of Arms if that individual is not already armigerous.

• XVII-406 Receipt of the Award shall assure an individual a position, according to seniority among recipients of the Award, in the Order of Precedence as outlined in Kingdom Law IX-100.

• XVII-407 Elevation shall be proclaimed in court or in some other public place to the Middle Kingdom at large.

• XVII-408 Recipients of the Queen's Favour may display the badge emblazoned: Azure, a sword proper enfiled of a wreath of flowers argent slipped and leaved or.

• XVII-409 Henceforth, following May 6, A.S. XXIII, this award shall be known as the Award of the Doe's Grace.

• XVII-410 Holders of the Award shall be entitled to place after their names the initials A.D.G., and recipients of the Award shall be known as Recipients of the Doe's Grace.

• XVII-450 The Award of the King's Chalice

• XVII-451 There shall exist in the Middle Kingdom an award which the Crown may bestow upon such persons as it sees fit. The award shall be called the King's Chalice, hereafter referred to as the Award.

• XVII-452 The Award shall be given to individuals who, in the sight of the Sovereign, have displayed excellence and authenticity in their chosen field.

• XVII-453 The Award may be bestowed upon an individual more than once.

• XVII-454 Holders of the Award shall be entitled to place after their names the initials R.K.C., and recipients of the Award may be styled and announced in precedence as Recipients of the King's Chalice.

• XVII-455 The Award shall confer upon the holder an Award of Arms if the individual is not already armigerous.

• XVII-456 Receipt of the Award shall assure an individual a position, according to seniority among recipients of the Award, in the Order of Precedence as outlined in Kingdom Law IX-100.

• XVII-457 Elevation shall be proclaimed in court to the Middle Kingdom at large.

• XVII-458 Recipients of the Award may display the badge emblazoned: (Fieldless) A chalice sable.

• XVII-500 The Order of the Willow

• XVII-501 There shall exist in the Middle Kingdom an Order unto which the Crown may elect such persons as it sees fit. The order shall be referred to as the Order of the Willow, hereafter referred to as the Order.

• XVII-502 The Order shall be given to individuals who, in the sight of the Consort, have shown proficiency, but not yet mastery, in one or more of the peaceful arts.

• XVII-503 Holders of the Order shall be entitled to place after their names the initials C.W., and may be styled and announced in precedence as Companions of the Order of the Willow.

• XVII-504 Membership in the Order shall confer upon the holder an Award of Arms if that individual is not already armigerous.

• XVII-505 Membership in the Order, in the Order of Precedence, equal with Companions of the Order of the Silver Oak, before Recipients of the Purple Fret, Recipients of the Queen's Favor/Doe's Grace, and King's Chalice, but after Grants of Arms.

• XVII-506 Elevation shall be proclaimed in court or in some other public place to the Middle Kingdom at large.

• XVII-507 Membership in the Order may be terminated only by the resignation of a Companion from the Order, submitted to the Consort in writing.

• XVII-508 Companions of the Order may display the badge emblazoned: Purpure, a willow tree eradicated or.

• XVII-600 The Order of the Silver Oak

• XVII-601 There shall exist in the Middle Kingdom an Order unto which the Crown may elect such persons as it sees fit. The order shall be referred to as the Order of the Silver Oak, hereafter referred to as the Order.

• XVII-602 The Order shall be given to individuals who, in the sight of the Consort, have shown proficiency, but not yet mastery, in one or more of the Sciences or in research.

• XVII-603 Holders of the Order shall be entitled to place after their names the initials C.S.O., and may be styled and announced in precedence as Companions of the Order of the Silver Oak.

• XVII-604 Membership in the Order shall confer upon the holder an Award of Arms if that individual is not already armigerous.

• XVII-605 Membership in the Order shall assure an individual a position according to seniority in the Order, in the Order of Precedence equal with Companions of the Order of the Willow, before Recipients of the Purple Fret, Recipients of the Queen's Favor/Doe's Grace and the King's Chalice, but after Grants of Arms.

• XVII-606 Elevation shall be proclaimed in court or in some other public place to the Middle Kingdom at large.

• XVII-607 Membership in the Order may be terminated only by the resignation of a Companion from the Order, submitted to the Consort in writing.

• XVII-608 Companions of the Order may display the badge emblazoned: Purpure, an oak tree blasted and eradicated argent fructed or.

• XVII-700 The Order of the Dragon's Heart

• XVII-701 There shall exist in the Middle Kingdom an Order unto which the Crown may elect such persons as it sees fit. The order shall be referred to as the Order of the Dragon's Heart, hereafter referred to as the Order.

• XVII-702 The Order shall be given to individuals who, in the sight of the Crown, have performed services on behalf of the Middle Kingdom above and beyond service normally expected of subjects of the Crown.

• XVII-703 Holders of the Order shall be entitled to place after their names the initials C.D.H., and may be styled and announced in precedence as Companions of the Order of the Dragon's Heart.

• XVII-704 Membership in the Order shall confer upon the holder a Grant of Arms if that individual is not already a holder of a Grant of Arms.

• XVII-705 Membership in the Order shall assure an individual a position, according to seniority in the Order, in the Order of Precedence before Companions of the Orders of the Gold Mace, Greenwood Company, Bronze Ring, White Lance and Evergreen but after Court Barons and Baronesses.

• XVII-706 Elevation shall be proclaimed in court or in some other public place to the Middle Kingdom at large.

• XVII-707 Membership in the Order may be terminated only by the resignation of a Companion from the Order, submitted to the Crown in writing.

• XVII-708 Companions of the Order may display the badge emblazoned: Argent, a heart vert scaled argent.

• XVII-800 The Order of the Dragon's Barb

• XVII-801 There shall exist in the Middle Kingdom an Order unto which the Crown may elect such persons as it sees fit. The order shall be referred to as the Order of the Dragon's Barb, hereafter referred to as the Order.

• XVII-802 The Order shall be given to individuals who, in the sight of the Crown, have shown proficiency on the field of archery and/or thrown weapons or exemplary service in furthering such field.

• XVII-803 Holders of the Order shall be entitled to place after their names the initials C.D.B., and may be styled and announced in precedence as Companions of the Order of the Dragon's Barb.

• XVII-804 Membership in the Order shall confer upon the holder an Award of Arms if that individual is not already armigerous.

• XVII-805 Membership in the Order shall assure an individual a position, according to seniority in the Order, in the Order of Precedence as outlined in Kingdom Law IX-100.

• XVII-806 Elevation shall be proclaimed in court or in some other public place to the Middle Kingdom at large.

• XVII-807 Membership in the Order may be terminated only by the resignation of a Companion from the Order, submitted to the Crown in writing.

• XVII-808 Companions of the Order may display the badge emblazoned: A dragon's tail palewise, barb to chief, within and issuant from an annulet vert, scaly argent.

• XVII-809 At the discretion of the Crown, a related award may be granted to a branch, guild or other organized group of the Society for excellence in group archery. This award shall be called the Dragon's Flight, hereafter referred to as the Award.

• XVII-810 Any group in receipt of such an award may bear a banner emblazoned: Argent, a pale vert scaly argent between four pheons vert.

• XVII-1000 The Order of the Cavendish Knot

• XVII-1001 There shall exist in the Middle Kingdom an Order into which the Crown may elect such persons as it sees fit. The order shall be called the Order of the Cavendish Knot, hereafter referred to as the Order.

• XVII-1002 The Order shall be given to individuals who, in the sight of the Crown, have shown proficiency on the field of rapier combat or exemplary service in furthering such field.

• XVII-1003 Holders of the Order shall be entitled to place after their names the initials C.C.K., and may be styled and announced in precedence as Companions of the Order of the Cavendish Knot.

• XVII-1004 Membership in the Order shall confer upon the holder an Award of Arms if that individual is not already armigerous.

• XVII-1005 Membership in the Order shall assure an individual a position, according to seniority in the Order, in the Order of Precedence as outlined in Kingdom Law IX-100.

• XVII-1006 Elevation shall be proclaimed in court or in some other public place to the Middle Kingdom at large.

• XVII-1007 Membership in the Order may be terminated only by the resignation of a Companion from the Order, submitted to the Crown in writing.

• XVII-1008 Companions of the Order may display the badge emblazoned four cavendish knots conjoined in cross vert.

• XVII-1100 The Order of the Royal Vanguard

• XVII-1101 There shall exist in the Middle Kingdom an Order into which the Crown may elect such persons as it sees fit. The order shall be called the Order of the Royal Vanguard, hereafter referred to as the Order.

• XVII-1102 The Order shall be given to individuals who have served the Crown as the King's Champions or the Queen's Champions.

• XVII-1103 Holders of the Order shall be entitled to place after their names the initials C.R.V., and may be styled and announced in precedence as Companions of the Order of the Royal Vanguard.

• XVII-1104 Elevation shall be proclaimed in court or in some other public place to the Middle Kingdom at large.

• XVII-1105 Membership in the Order may be terminated only by the resignation of a Companion from the Order, submitted to the Crown in writing.

• XVII-1106 Companions of the Order may display the badge emblazoned (Fieldless) A demi-dragon rampant argent.

• XVII-1200 The Award of the Grove

• XVII-1201 There shall exist in the Middle Kingdom an Award which the Crown may grant to a branch, guild or other organized group of the Society for excellence in the arts and/or sciences. This award shall be called the Grove, hereafter referred to as the Award.

• XVII-1202 The Award shall be given to groups who, in the sight of the Crown, have shown proficiency in the arts and/or sciences or exemplary service in furthering such field.

• XVII-1203 Any group in receipt of such an award may bear a banner emblazoned per pale or and argent a hurst purpure.

• XVII-1204 Elevation shall be proclaimed in court or in some other public place to the Middle Kingdom at large.

• XVII-1300 The Order of the Red Company

• XVII-1301 There shall exist in the Middle Kingdom an Order unto which the Crown may elect such persons as it sees fit. The award shall be called the Order of the Red Company, hereafter referred to as the Order.

• XVII-1302 The Order shall be given to individuals who, in the sight of the Crown, have shown proficiency and leadership in armored combat melee, siege activities, and combat archery, or tournament combat.

• XVII-1303 Holders of the Order shall be entitled to place after their names the initials C.R.C., and may be styled and announced in precedence as Companions of the Order of the Red Company. Those holders of the Order who have not been elevated to the Chivalry may also be styled and announced as Sergeants of the Red Company.

• XVII-1304 Membership in the Order shall confer upon the holder an Award of Arms if that individual is not already armigerous.

• XVII-1305 Membership in the Order shall assure an individual a position, according to seniority in the Order, in the Order of Precedence as outlined in Kingdom Law IX-100.

• XVII-1306 Elevation shall be proclaimed in court or in some other public place to the Middle Kingdom at large.

• XVII-1307 Membership in the Order may be terminated only by the resignation of a Companion from the Order, submitted to the Crown in writing.

• XVII-1308 Companions of the Order may display the badge emblazoned gules, two flanged maces in saltire argent.

• XVII-1400 The Order of the Greenwood Company

• XVII-1401 There shall exist in the Middle Kingdom an Order unto which the Crown may elect such persons as it sees fit. The award shall be called the Order of the Greenwood Company, hereafter referred to as the Order.

• XVII-1402 The Order shall be given to individuals who, in the sight of the Crown, have shown excellence in two of three areas of archery and/or thrown weapons: skill, service and the arts and sciences.

• XVII-1403 Holders of the Order shall be entitled to place after their names the initials, C.G.C. and may be styled and announced in precedence as Companion of the order of the Greenwood Company. Those holders of the Order may be styled and announced as Foresters of the Greenwood.

• XVII-1404 Membership in the Order shall confer upon the holder a Grant of Arms if that individual is not already a holder of a Grant of Arms.

• XVII-1405 Membership in the Order shall assure an individual a position, according to seniority in the Order, in the Order of Precedence, equal with Companions of the Orders of the Gold Mace, Bronze Ring, White Lance and Evergreen, but after Companions of the Order of the Dragon's Heart

• XVII-1406 Elevation shall be proclaimed in court to the Middle Kingdom at large.

• XVII-1407 Membership in the Order may be terminated only by the resignation of a Companion from the Order, submitted to the Crown in writing.

• XVII-1408 Companions of the Order may display the badge (Fieldless) Upon a hurst of pine trees vert, a pheon inverted or.

• XVII-1500 The Order of the White Chamfron

• XVII-1501 There shall exist in the Middle Kingdom an Order unto which the Crown may elect such persons as it sees fit. The order shall be referred to as the Order of the White Chamfron, hereafter referred to as the Order.

• XVII-1502 The Order shall be given to individuals who, in the sight of the Crown, have shown proficiency on the field of equestrian activities or exemplary service in furthering such field.

• XVII-1503 Holders of the Order shall be entitled to place after their names the initials C.W.C., and may be styled and announced in precedence as Companions of the Order of the White Chamfron.

• XVII-1504 Membership in the Order shall confer upon the holder an Award of Arms if that individual is not already armigerous.

• XVII-1505 Membership in the Order shall assure an individual a position, according to seniority in the Order, in the Order of Precedence as outlined in Kingdom Law IX-100.

• XVII-1506 Elevation shall be proclaimed in court or in some other public place to the Middle Kingdom at large.

• XVII-1507 Membership in the Order may be terminated only by the resignation of a Companion from the Order, submitted to the Crown in writing.

• XVII-1508 Companions of the Order may display the badge emblazoned: (Fieldless) A chamfron argent.

• XVII-1600 The Company of the Bronze Ring

• XVII-1601 There shall exist in the Middle Kingdom an Order unto which the Crown may elect such persons as it sees fit. The award shall be called the Company of the Bronze Ring, hereafter referred to as the Order.

• XVII-1602 The Order shall be given to individuals who, in the sight of the Crown, have shown excellence and leadership in rapier combat, and who have trained others in these skills.

• XVII-1603 Holders of the Order shall be entitled to place after their names the initials, C.B.R. and may be styled and announced in precedence as Companion of the Bronze Ring. Those holders of the Order may be styled and announced as Warders of the Bronze Ring.

• XVII-1604 Membership in the Order shall confer upon the holder a Grant of Arms if that individual is not already a holder of a Grant of Arms

• XVII-1605 Membership in the Order shall assure an individual a position, according to seniority in the Order, in the Order of Precedence, equal with Companions of the Orders of the Greenwood Company, Gold Mace, White Lance and Evergreen, but after Companions of the Order of the Dragon's Heart.

• XVII-1606 Elevation shall be proclaimed in court to the Middle Kingdom at large.

• XVII-1607 Membership in the Order may be terminated only by the resignation of a Companion from the Order, submitted to the Crown in writing.

• XVII-1608 Companions of the Order may display the badge emblazoned as registered with the Laurel Sovereign of Arms.

• XVII-1700 The Company of the White Lance

• XVII-1701 There shall exist in the Middle Kingdom an Order unto which the Crown may elect such persons as it sees fit. The award shall be called the Company of the White Lance, hereafter referred to as the Order.

• XVII-1702 The Order shall be given to individuals who, in the sight of the Crown, have shown excellence in two of three areas of equestrian activities: skill, service and the arts and sciences.

• XVII-1703 Holders of the Order shall be entitled to place after their names the initials, C.W.L. and may be styled and announced in precedence as Companion of the White Lance.

• XVII-1704 Membership in the Order shall confer upon the holder a Grant of Arms if that individual is not already a holder of a Grant of Arms.

• XVII-1705 Membership in the Order shall assure an individual a position, according to seniority in the Order, in the Order of Precedence, equal with Companions of the Orders of the Greenwood Company, Bronze Ring, Gold Mace and Evergreen, but after Companions of the Order of the Dragon's Heart.

• XVII-1706 Elevation shall be proclaimed in court to the Middle Kingdom at large.

• XVII-1707 Membership in the Order may be terminated only by the resignation of a Companion from the Order, submitted to the Crown in writing.

• XVII-1708 Companions of the Order may display the badge emblazoned: (Fieldless) A lance argent.

• XVII-1800 Award of the Sapphire

• XVII-1801 There shall exist in the Middle Kingdom and Award which the Crown may bestow upon such persons as it sees fit. The award shall be called Award of the Sapphire. Hereafter referred to as the Award.

• XVII-1802 The Award shall be given to individuals who exhibit courtesy, grace, and honor to people of all ranks and exemplifies what it means to be the embodiment of the dream.

• XVII-1803 The Award may be bestowed upon an individual more than once.

• XVII-1804 The Award is non-armigerous and conveys no precedence. The Clerk of Precedence shall maintain a historical record of recipients.

• XVII-1805 The recipients of the Award may place the initials RSL (Recipient of the Sapphire Light) after their name.

• XVII-1806 Recipients of the Award may display the badge emblazoned: (Fieldless) A step-cut gemstone azure.

• XVII-1807 Elevation shall be proclaimed in court or in some other public place to the Middle Kingdom at large.

• XVII-1900 The Award of Arms

• XVII-1901 Holders of the Award shall be entitled to place after their names the initials A.O.A., and recipients of the Award may be styled and announced in precedence as Recipients of the Award of Arms.

• XVII-2000 The Grant of Arms

• XVII-2001 Holders of the Award shall be entitled to place after their names the initials G.O.A., and recipients of the Award may be styled and announced in precedence as Recipients of the Grant of Arms.

• XVII-2002 Grants of Arms may be bestowed at the Crown's discretion on current or former Great Officers of State. A Grant of Arms as bestowed upon a Great Officer shall allow the recipient to maintain a dragon crest. Only Great Officers of State who have received the Grant of Arms for that service, may use the dragon as a crest.

• XVII-2100 The Order of the Pelican

• XVII-2101 Holders of the Order shall be entitled to place after their names the initials O.P., and recipients of the Order may be styled and announced in precedence as Companions of the Order of the Pelican.

• XVII-2200 The Order of the Laurel

• XVII-2201 Holders of the Order shall be entitled to place after their names the initials O.L., and recipients of the Order may be styled and announced in precedence as Companions of the Order of the Laurel.

• XVII-2300 The Order of the Chivalry

• XVII-2301 Members of the Order who have elected to join the Chivalry as a member of the Order of Knighthood, shall be known as Knights of the Society, and shall be entitled to place after their names the initials K.S.C.A., members of the Order may be styled as Companions of the Order of the Chivalry. Members of the Chivalry who joined as members of the Order of Mastery of Arms, shall be known as Masters and Mistresses of Arms of the Society, and shall be entitled to place after their names the initials M.S.C.A., the recipients of the Order may be styled and announced in precedence as Companions of the Order of the Chivalry.

• XVII-2400 The Order of the Rose

• XVII-2401 Holders of the Order shall be entitled to place after their names the initials O.R., and recipients of the Order may be styled and announced in precedence as Companions of the Order of the Rose.

• XVII-2500 The Order of the Evergreen

• XVII-2501 There shall exist in the Middle Kingdom an Order unto which the Crown may elect such persons as it sees fit. The order shall be referred to as the Order of the Evergreen, hereafter referred to as the Order.
• XVII-2502 The Order shall be given to individuals who, in the sight of the Crown, have both taught and shown excellence in one or more of the Arts, Sciences or in research.

• XVII-2503 Holders of the Order shall be entitled to place after their names the initials C.E., and may be styled and announced in precedence as Companions of the Order of the Evergreen.

• XVII-2504 Membership in the Order shall confer upon the holder a Grant of Arms if that individual does not already have one.

• XVII-2505 Membership in the Order shall assure an individual a position according to seniority in the Order, in the Order of Precedence equal with Companions of the Gold Mace, Greenwood Company, Bronze Ring and White Lance, before holders of a Grant of Arms, but after Companions of the Order of the Dragon's Heart.

• XVII-2506 Elevation shall be proclaimed in court or in some other public place to the Middle Kingdom at large.

• XVII-2507 Membership in the Order may be terminated only by the resignation of a Companion from the Order, submitted to the Crown in writing.

• XVII-2508 Companions of the Order may display the badge as registered with the College of Arms.

• XVII-2600 The Order of the Gold Mace

• XVII-2601 There shall exist in the Middle Kingdom an Order unto which the Crown may elect such persons as it sees fit. The award shall be called the Order of the Gold Mace, hereafter referred to as the Order.

• XVII-2602 The Order shall be given to individuals who, in the sight of the Crown, have shown both excellence and leadership in amored combat melee, siege activities, and combat archery, or tournament combat, and who have trained others in these skills.

• XVII-2603 Holders of the Order shall be entitled to place after their names the initials C.G.M., and may be styled and announced in precedence as Companions of the Order of the Gold Mace. Those holders of the Order who have not been elevated to the Chivalry may also be styled and announced as Captains of the Red Company.

• XVII-2604 Membership in the Order shall confer upon the holder a Grant of Arms if that individual does not already possess one.

• XVII-2605 Membership in the Order shall assure an individual a position, according to seniority in the Order, in the Order of Precedence, co-equal with Companions of the Evergreen, Greenwood Company, Bronze Ring and White Lance, before holders of a Grant of Arms, but after Companions of the Order of the Dragon's Heart

• XVII-2606 Elevation shall be proclaimed in court or in some other public place to the Middle Kingdom at large.

• XVII-2607 Membership in the Order may be terminated only by the resignation of a Companion from the Order, submitted to the Crown in writing.

• XVII-2608 Companions of the Order may display the badge emblazoned as registered with the College of Arms.

• XVIII-2700 The Award of the Dragon's Treasure

• XVIII-2701 There shall exist in the Middle Kingdom an Award into which the Crown may elevate such persons as it sees fit. The order shall be referred to as the Dragon's Treasure, hereafter referred to as the Award.

• XVIII-2702 The Award shall be given to youth of the Kingdom who, in the sight of the Crown, have rendered exemplary service to their Kingdom. This Award may be given more than once.

• XVII-2703 The Award is non-armigerous and conveys no precedence. The Clerk of Precedence shall maintain an historic record of recipients.

• XVII-2704 Elevation shall be proclaimed in court or in some other public place to the Middle Kingdom at large.

• XVII-2705 Recipients of the Award may display the badge emblazoned: A dragon's gamb couped erect maintaining a plate argent charged with a pale gules.

• XVII-2800 The Award of the Baton

• XVII-2801 There shall exist in the Middle Kingdom an award into which the Crown may elevate such persons as it sees fit. The order shall be referred to as the Award of the Banton, hereafter referred to as the Award.

• XVII-2802 The Award shall be given to youth of the kingdom who, in the sight of the Crown, have displayed chivalry and enthusiasm in the martial arts. The Award may be given more than once.

• XVII-2803 The Award is non-armigerous and conveys no precedence. The Clerk of Precedence shall maintain an historic record of recipients.

• XVII-2804 Elevation shall be proclaimed in Court or some other public place to the Middle Kingdom at large.

• XVII-2805 Recipients of the Award may bear the badge Or, a flanged mace bendwise sinister sable.

• XVII-2900 The Award of the Silver Acorn

• XVII-2901 There shall exist in the Middle Kingdom an award into which the Crown may elevate such persons as it sees fit. The order shall be referred to as the Award of the Silver Acorn, hereafter referred to as the Award.

• XVII-2902 The Award shall be given to the youth of the kingdom who, in the sight of the Crown, have displayed enthusiasm and effort in the arts and sciences. The Award may be given more than once.

• XVII-2903 The Award is non-armigerous and conveys no precedence. The Clerk of Precedence shall maintain an historic record of recipients.

• XVII-2904 Elevation shall be proclaimed in Court or some other public place to the Middle Kingdom at large.

• XVII-2905 Recipients of the Award may bear the badge Argent, on a pale gules three acorns argent.

• XVII-3000 The Order of Defense

• XVII-3001 Holders of the Order shall be entitled to place after their names the initials O.D., and recipients of the Order may be styled and announced in precedence as Companions of the Order of Defense.