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Order of Precedence for the
Shire of Amlesmore
(updated July 09, 2008)

Pursuivant: Lady Elena Skynith


1. HE Countess Katrine Thorroffsdottir
(Catherine Abbott)
Seneschal
 Kingdom Largesse Coordinator

 County, 10 Sep 2005
Order of the Rose, 10 Sep 2005
Queen, 5 Mar 2005
Sword of Calontir, 20 Aug 2004
Torse, 18 Jun 2004
Leather Mallet, 11 Jan 2003
AoA, 27 Oct 1990

2. HL Snorri Bjornsson
(Clark Winslow)
 		 Iren-Hirth, 21 Jun 2003
Leather Mallet, 12 Dec 2002
Iren-Fyrd, 15 Apr 2000
Torse, 19 Feb 2000
AoA, 10 Oct 1998

3. HL Seamus MacMuireadaigh Silver Hammer, 25 Aug 2007
Torse, 22 Nov 2003
Leather Mallet, 23 Nov 2002
AoA - 30 May 1998		  

4. HE Baron Eric St. Leger
 Shire Chronicler
(Mark Abbott)

 Swan, 19 Nov 2005
Court Baron, 10 Sep 2005
Thegn of Calontir, 5 Mar 2005
Iren-Fyrd, 14 Feb 2004
Torse, 20 Sep 2003
Leather Mallet, 23 Nov 2002
AoA, 4 Sep 1983

5. HE Baron Richard Dale

Exchequer
(Bruce Singer)

 

 Court Baron, 24 Mar 2007
Torse, 20 Nov 2004
AoA, 20 Sep 2003
 

6.  Lord Hendrick von Sievershausen
(Mark Sievert)

 Torse, 20 Nov 2004
Iren-Fyrd, 30 May 1987
AoA, 23 Feb 1985
Registered May 1988:
Vert, a sinister gauntlet appaumy within a bordure embattled Or.

7.  Lady Delis Alms

 Torse, 21 May 2005
Leather Mallet, 24 Oct 1992
Swan, 30 Apr 1992
Swan, 5 Nov 1988
AoA, 23 Feb 1985


Delis Alms (Arian Rose of Nairn)
Name registered: July 2007
Per pale purpure and vert, a dragon rampant to sinister, between its forefeet a mullet of eight points argent
Device registered: July 2007
8. Lady Alanora O'Keefe
(Denise Winslow)		 Torse, 17 Aug 2001
Swan, 21 Oct 2000
AoA, 19 Feb 2000

 
9. Lady Caillin O'hIcidhe  

Leather Mallet, 9 Sep 2000
AoA, 15 July 2000
Torse, 3 Apr 1999
AoA, 6 Oct 1996
Registered in October 1999: Argent, a cat sejant contourny, on a chief purpure three suns argent.
10. Lady Winifred of Rossmier

Leather Mallet, 11 Jan 2003

Swan, 5 May 2001

Torse, 21 Oct 2000

AoA 10 Oct 1998

  
11. Lord Roibeard mac Auleth
 Kingdom Web Minister
(Stan Wood)		 Torse, 29 Jan 2005
AoA, 23 Feb 1985
12. Lord Bartholomew Brightmere Iren-Fyrd, 17 Feb 2005
AoA, 23 Nov 2002

13. Lady Katherine Blacklea
Chatelaine
(Katie Corey)		 Torse, 5 Mar 2005
AoA, 4 Apr 1998		  

14. Lord Freygeirr Finnrson
 Knights Marshal
(Orion Harman)		 Torse, 19 May 2007
Iren-Fyrd, Aug 2005
AoA, 21 Oct 2000		  
15. Lord Ulliam Dunshea
(John Dunseith)		 Leather Mallet, 2 Sep 2006
Torse, 19 Nov 2005
AoA, 23 Nov 2003

16. Lord Cillien Geamhradh-madadh-alluidh
Archer Marshal
(Killian Winterwolf)		 AoA, 6 May 2006
Boga-Fyrd, 13 June 2007
17. Lady Dierdre Stewart AoA, 10/5/1985  
18. Lord Roland Stewart AoA, 10/5/1985  

19. Lady Tanwen verch Gruffydd
Minister of Arts & Science
(Sandy Briggs)		 AoA, 21 Oct 2000

 20. Lady Eleyn Scrivener AoA, May 17 May 2003
Harp Argent,  24 Jul 2004
Dolphin, 13 Nov 2004
Sable Fret, 4 Mar 2006
Sable Oak, 6 Jun  2004

   Registered February of 2004.   (via Caid)
21. Lady Aleanore of Conway AoA 20 Sep 2003  
22. Lord Robert of Amlesmore AoA, 17 May 2003
Dolphin, 24 July 2004
Harp Argent, 4 Mar 2006
Sable Oak, 6 Jun 2004
23.  Lord Ulf Proudhammer AoA, 22 May 2004  
24. Lady Deirdre Dunshea AoA, 20 Nov 2004
25. Lady Constantia von Sievershausen
(Connie Sievert)		 AoA, 20 Nov 2004

Registered November 2004:
 Azure, a coney's head erased Or.

26. Lord Michael St. Leger
 		 AoA, 26 Jan 2008
AoA, 19 Nov 2005
QED - Ideals, 10 Sep 2005
Queen's Chalice, 20 Nov 2004		  

27. Lady Elena Skynith
 Pursuivant
(Jade Winterwolf)		 AoA, 6 May 2006
28. Lady Bridget Duncan AoA, 18 Nov 2006  
 
29. Lord Leopold Hienrich von Rufkhar
 Web Minister
(Leo Knisely)		 AoA, 18 Nov 2006  
30. Lady Lily da Vale
(Susan Knisely)		 AoA, 19 May 2007  
31. Rachael of Standing Stones Queen's Chalice, 20 Aug 2004  
32. Kennuric Wyth Kestral Page, 18 June 2005
Kestral Page II, 18 June 2007

33. Roderick of Amlesmore
(Brent Wilson)

    
34. Hroar Redarm
(Doug Miller)		    

35. Etienne duBois

    
36. Dirk of Amlesmore  

37. Thomas of Blackheath

    
38. Ramona of Amlesmore    
39. Lucas of Amlesmore    
40. Daumantas of Amlesmore    
41. Robert Scott
(Scott Kimsey)		    
42. Victor Rheinhart    
43. Cricket of Amlesmore    
44. Aelfwyn    
45. Wren of Amlesmore    
46. Stephanie of Amlesmore    
47. Artur Mahrtain
(Chip Martin)		    
48. Angharad ferch Rhodri    
49. Gogan Loyt Kestral Page, 18 June 2007
50. Willow of Amlesmore  
51. Gavin Jameson    
52. Ingeborg Axebreaker Ulfsdottyr    
     
Awards of Calontir
 
bullet For a more complete list of Kingdom awards by Mistress Jessa d'Avondale, click here.
bullet Calontir Award Recommendation Web Form
bullet Calontir On-Line Order of Precedence
Grants of Arms
Thegn of Calontir is an title given to those who have rendered personal service and counsel to the Crown. Thegns serve as advisors to the Crown, retaining the title and position until the end of the reign of the bestowing King or Queen. The position carries with it no award, although the recipient ranks at the top of the Grant-level awards in the kingdom's Order of Precedence for the duration of the reign. Afterwards, the person may style himself as "Thegn (King or Queen's last name)." An individual may be so honored more than once at the desire of each Crown.
Iren-Hirth (Huscarls) = The Iren-Hirth are those capable of fighting with all weapons styles, with expertise in at least two. They must have supported the Calontir army during interkingdom-level conflicts, and must demonstrate a high level of activity, provide leadership and instruction, and must always display unquestionable honor on and off the field. Huscarls of the Iren-Hirth may bear the badge of the Iren-Hirth: Per chevron embattled sable and argent, two battle-axes in saltire argent and a cross of Calatrava purpure.
The Boga-Hirth are those familiar with all archery styles, with expertise in at least two. They must have shot in least one Society war or interkingdom competition, and must demonstrate a high level of service to archery, provide guidance and instruction to other archers, and display unquestionable honor and conduct at all times. Huscarls of the Boga-Hirth may display the badge of the Boga-Hirth: Per chevron embattled sable and argent, two longbows in saltire argent and a cross of Calatrava purpure.
Order of the Calon Lily: given to those have shown a high level of skill in their chosen art(s) and a detailed knowledge of its history, and who have assisted others in the learning of said art(s). Companions of the Calon Lily may place the initials CCL after their names, and may bear the badge: Or, a fleur-de-lis purpure.
Order of the Silver Hammer: given to those whose work in the sciences has shown a high level of skill in their chosen craft(s) and a detailed knowledge of its history, and who have assisted others in the learning of said science(s). Companions of the Silver Hammer may place the initials CSH after their names, and may bear the order's badge: Sable, a smith's hammer a bordure argent.
Order of the Cross of Calontir: given to those whose works, deeds, conduct, and service to the Crown and the kingdom have been of an exceptional nature. Companions of the cross of Calontir may place the initials CCC after their names, and may bear the order's badge: Or, a cross of Calatrava within a bordure purpure
Awards of Arms
Outgoing Territorial Barons and Baronesses are traditionally given made Court Barons and Baronesses when they step down. Otherwise, the title of Court Baron or Baroness is only given about once per reign, usually for exceptional service to the Crown and/or the kingdom, and is a highly-prized award. It is accompanied by an Award of Arms, if the recipient is not already armigerous.

Awards of Arms may also be given at the discretion of the Crown, and automatically accompany the following awards:

Iren-Fyrd (Fyrdmen) = Companion of the Order of the Iren-Fyrd - The Iren-Fyrd are those who are authorized in at least two weapon forms and proficient in the use of at least one. Other qualifications include demonstrating support of the Calontir Army and showing potential for leadership, which includes the ability to carry out standard Calontir Army commands. They must also display honorable behavior both on and off the field. Fyrdmen of the Iren-Fyrd may bear the badge of the Iren-Fyrd: Sable, on a pile embattled between two spears in pile argent a cross of Calatrava purpure.
The Boga-Fyrd are those who are proficient in at least one archery style, who demonstrate effort to promote archery in the kingdom, and whose conduct is consistently honorable both on and off the field. Fyrdman of the Boga-Fyrd may bear the badge of the Boga-Fyrd: Sable, on a pile embattled between two longbows in pile argent a cross of Calatrava purpure.
Companion of the Order of the Golden Calon Swan - Given to those who have shown promise and growth in their chosen art(s) and some knowledge of its history, and who have assisted others in the practice of said art(s). Companions of the Calon Swan may place the initials CGCS after their names, and may bear the order's badge: Purpure, a swan naiant Or.
Companion of the Order of the Leather Mallet - Given to those whose work in the sciences has shown promise and growth in their chosen craft(s) and some knowledge of its history, and who have assisted others in the practice of said sciences. Companions of the Leather Mallet may place the initials CLM after their names, and may bear the order's badge: Purpure, on a pale dovetailed argent, three leather mallets proper.
Companion of the Order of the Torse - Given to those individuals or groups who have provided service above that normally expected of citizens of the kingdom. Companions of the Torse may place the initials CT after their names, and may bear the order's badge: (Fieldless) A torse with mantling in alternating bands of purpure and Or. Groups created of this order may bear a pennon of this badge upon a crossbar with the group's arms or badge.
AoA = Simple Award of Arms
Non-armigerous Awards and Honors

The following awards do not by themselves convey the right to bear arms:

Order of the Rose: automatically bestowed upon all consorts who have successfully completed their reign, after their investiture in the county rank. Members may style themselves as Companions of the Rose and may be announced and styled as such in the Calontir Order of Precedence.
Order of the Sword of Calontir - Given to those individuals or groups who have performed dramatic deeds concerning the art and science of combat, strategy, tactics, and/or Society warfare. The award is highly-prized by the citizens of Calontir. Companions of the Sword of Calontir may place the initials CSC after their names, and bear the order's badge: Sable, a cross of Calatrava, elongated in base so as to form a sword inverted, within a bordure argent. Groups created of this order may bear a pennon of this badge upon a crossbar with the group's arms or badge.
Order of the Keeper of the Flame: given to those who through their appearance, actions, and deeds demonstrate an exceptional amount of honor and courtesy, and exemplify themselves in efforts to create a medieval aura. This award may be bestowed only once per reign. Companions of the order may place "Keeper of the Flame" after their name, and may bear the order's badge: Or, a flame purpure.
Order of the Queen's Chalice: given to those young people who have provided service to the kingdom and its people above that normally expected of them. Companions of the Queen's Chalice may place the initials CQC after their names, and may bear the order's badge: Purpure, a chalice Or, charged with a cross of Calatrava purpure.
The following recognitions convey no position in the Order of Precedence:

Queen's Endorsement of Distinction: as the patroness of all gentle and courteous behavior, the Queen of Calontir may, at her own discretion, bestow this recognition upon some few individuals. It may be given only thrice during any one reign, and only once in each category:
1. Unto the individual combatant or archer who has shown the highest of chivalric behavior;
2. Unto the individual who has best exemplified gentle and courteous behavior; and
3. Unto the individual who best exemplified the ideals and goals of the Society.
The Queen may bestow any or all of these recognitions as she chooses. She may bestow upon those individuals a badge of her own initials entwined with a rose, constructed as she desires. Members may place the initials QED after their names. Individuals may be so honored by more than one queen.

King's Favor: given at the discretion of the King for personal service to himself or to the Crown. The traditional token is a ring from the King's hand.

Iren Feran: the title of "Iren Fera" may be bestowed upon individuals who are not citizens of Calontir, who have faithfully stood beside and integrated themselves into the Calontir Army, over numerous occasions, to the level of what may be expected of the regular militia of the Kingdom. Members of the Calon Iren Feran (or Feran of Calontir) may place after their names the initials CIF or the words Iren Fera, and may bear the order's badge: Sable, between a spear and a battle-axe palewise, on a pale embattled argent a cross of Calatrava, purpure.

Order of the Falcons Heart: given to those kingdom groups who have provided service to the kingdom above that normally expected of them. The group may place "Bearer of the Falcons Heart" after its name, and companions of the order may bear the badge: (Fieldless) A falcon close maintaining a cross of Calatrava, Or.

Precedence Among the Populace of Amleth Moor

All persons of equal tier of status are ranked by date of date of creation or elevation to such rank.

bulletHis Majesty/Her Majesty, the King/Queen
bulletCrown Prince and Princess
bulletDukes/Duchesses, by date of their patents of creation
bulletEarls/Counts/Countesses, by date of their patents of creation
bulletViscounts/Viscountesses, by date of their patents of creation
bulletCompanions of the Orders of the Laurel, the Pelican, and the Chivalry
bulletPersons holding Patents of Arms
bulletTerritorial Barons And Baronesses
bulletThegns of Calontir
bulletGreat Officers of Calontir
bulletCompanions of the Orders of the Silver Hammer, the Calon Lily, Hirth of Calontir, and the Cross of Calontir
bulletPersons holding Grants of Arms
bulletCourt Barons
bulletCompanions of the Orders of the Fyrd, the Leather Mallet, the Golden Calon Swan, and Torse
bulletPersons holding an Award of Arms
bulletPerson holding the Order of the Rose, Sword of Calontir, Keeper of the Flame and Queen's Chalice
bulletPersons holding the decoration of the Cross of Spears (an Amleth Moor award)
bulletPersons holding Orders or Decorations that bequeath no precedence under the kingdom laws
bulletAll other persons according to their date of membership in the Shire of Amleth Moor
bulletAll other persons who have been previous members of the Shire of Amleth Moor
bulletAll other persons according to their membership in the SCA.
Roll of Pursuivants of Amleth Moor
 
bulletLady Elena Skynith - May 2006 to Present
bulletLord Roibeard mac Auleth - November 2004 to May 2006
bullet Lord Hendrick von Sievershausen - July 2002 to November 2004

For more information please contact our seneschal, HE Countess Katrine Thorroffsdottir (Catherine Abbott)

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