Silver Ram - OM for A/S

We, as patrons of the Arts and of Science, do wish to encourage these very same endeavours.

Having seen with Our own eyes and heard good report of <awardee>, We are mindful to reward

Our servant as is right, fitting and proper. Therefore, by mere motion of Our hand, We make Our

will manifest and, desiring to further these works of beauty and skill, do hereby make them a

companion of the Order of the Silver Ram.

(from 1127)

Our skilled craftsman, <awardee>, has by their own hand and without request of recompense,

created many works which have enriched and bettered Our kingdom and Our people. Therefore,

it is Our will that this artisan be rewarded in a manner consistant with their deeds and thus do

hereby confer unto them all of the rights, duties and responsibilities of a companion of the Silver

Ram.

(from 1176)

A certain (awardee), a faithful subject and artisan of some report, has produced works which

have caught Our eye and Our favour. Such skill is to be encouraged which is why, in

consideration of these deeds, we recognize, decide and decree that said gentle is worthy of

inclusion into Our Order of the Silver Ram.

Combattant Rams - OM for arts martial

(from a 1576 grant) Reworked

Be it known to all that We seek to encourage those who embody the fighting spirit and qualities

of the Ram, the very symbol of our Realm. Moreover, <awardee> has shown to Our eyes as well

as to those of good report, both skill and conduct becoming such a worthy person. Therefore We

are compelled to honour this warrior in a manner which is in accord with thier deeds and acts,

that is to say, confer unto them the rights, duties and priviledges which are reserved for Our

companions of the Combattant Rams.

(From a 1389 grant)

Know that,

As <awardee> is a warrior of some renown, as We have seen and have been informed, and has

performed various valourous deeds and points of arms which are of great benefit to Ourselves

and Our kingdom.

We,

To the end that our aforementioned subject should be more honourably received and be

encouraged to do and perform the said deeds and points of arms.

We have received him into the estate of and companion to Our Order of the Combattant Rams.

(from 1248)

Having regard for the danger which Our warriors run, as much on the field of honour as on the

field of war, We seek to reward those who have shown honour, skill and bravery. Moreover,

having taken counsel of others of good report, as well as observing for Ourselves, the deeds of

<awardee>, We find this gentle most worthy of our praise and thanks. Therefore, We desire that

from this time henceforth, they shall be afforded all the rights, responsibilities and priviledges

which are consistant with a companion of Our Order of the Combattant Rams.
Marble Chalice - OM for Service

(from 1277)

We have found that <awardee> has, in Our presence and in the presence of those of good report,

acting freely and without expectation, performed in a manner most servicable to the Kingdom

and to our subjects, giving of themselves, their time and their skills. We are both pleased and

impressed with the deeds of our faithful subject and deem their actions consistant and in

accordance with certain others in Our land, namely companions in Our Order of the Marble

Chalice, which We hereby make <awardee> a companion thereof.

(from 1361)

We make it known to all, now and hereafter, that certain gentles of Our Kingdom have declared

to Us of the many selfless actions and many good deeds which our subject, <awardee>, has

performed. They have done so without guile and have humbly requested that said gentle receive

a boon of us. We, in consideration and regard to the above-mentioned things, having confirmed

their words with Our own eyes, are in agreement and one accord with their wishes and therefore,

We hereby mandate that <awardee> be inducted into Our Order of the Marble Chalice.

(from 1178)

Know all present and future that We have taken note of the many good deeds and selfless acts of

service that our beloved subject, <awardee>, has committed for the betterment of Ourselves and

Our Kingdom. We shall not alienate such great work from our hand, niether We nor Our

successors, but rather We wish to encourage such service. Therefore, We find it proper, right and

fitting to reward such a one as this with inclusion into Our Order of the Marble Chalice.
Jewelled Horn - for outstanding courtesy

(from 1546)

Reason orders that those virtuous be, by their merits and good renown, rewarded not only thus

spent in this most modest life, so briefly, but also after them those that shall be of their bodies

defended to be in all places of honor with other nobles and gentles accepted and taken by certain

ensigns and demonstrations of honor and nobility. And, therefore, We, the Crown of Gleann

Abhann, not only by the common renown but also by the reports of those worthy to be taken of

word and credence, have been plainly advised and informed that <name> is defended of an

honor undefamed and has at all times worked with utmost courtesy and chivalry in the service of

the Crown and populace, which is Gleann Abhann, so that said gentle is well worthy in all places

of honor with Our nobles and gentility. And for remberance of these good works, We, by our

Own hand, do hereby commend and induct said <name> into Our Order of the Jewelled Horn.

Order of the Shepherds - for service to children

(from 1140)

We make it known to all, present and future, how our faithful and beloved <awardee>, who has

been long distinguished in service for Ourselves and the kingdom by their activity and devotion

to Our lambs, came before us this day. Furthermore, We make it known how, by the just and

faithful stewardship of this gentle, Our flock has grown in numbers and strength. This is why

We, in this court, have decided to receive this worthy subject into our Order of the Shepherds.