Golden Rapier
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 (Fieldless) A tyger's head cabossed azure jessant of a rapier Or | ||||||||
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Introduction
The Order of the Golden Rapier (OGR) is an Order of High Merit given for excellence in the art of fence. Recipients have distinguished themselves by excellence in the rapier arts by consistently demonstrating superior prowess; and through demonstrated service to the rapier community, such as by marshaling, teaching, or promoting and expanding the knowledge of the rapier arts. . The Order was established April 26 A.S. 26, 1992, by Ruslan and Margaret and revised July 17 A.S. 57, 2022, by Ryouko'jin and Indrakshi.
The Orders of High Merit are "polling orders": the Crown must consult the companions of the order via a written poll before granting the award.
Titles
The Order of the Golden Rapier includes a Grant of Arms if the recipient does not already bear a Patent or Grant.
Prior to January, 2016 during the reign of Brennan II and Caoilfhionn II, this award included an Award of Arms if the recipient did not already bear a Patent, Grant, or Award of Arms.
Informally, some members choose to adopt the title "Don" or "Doña". This is done only by tradition, and is not a formally recognized title.
Token/Regalia
The order's badge is: Fieldless, a tyger's head cabossed azure jessant of a rapier Or
By tradition, the newest recipient of the Order at any time has been known as "Don Targét", and is given the "regalia", a red tabard featuring a bullseye on the chest.
Award Language
The Order of the Golden Rapier (established April 26 A.S. 26, 1992, by Ruslan and Margaret; revised July 17 A.S. 57, 2022, by Ryouko'jin and Indrakshi) may be given to individuals who have distinguished themselves by excellence in the rapier arts by consistently demonstrating superior prowess; and through demonstrated service to the rapier community, such as by marshaling, teaching, or promoting and expanding the knowledge of the rapier arts. -EKLaw2022July
More Information
OGR Pokedex
Every member of the order is linked to a Pokemon, by induction number matching with the Pokedex as follows:
| Awards of the East Kingdom |
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| Society Awards: Award of Arms, Grant of Arms, Court Barony, Chivalry, Laurel, Pelican, Defense, Mark, Royal Peerage, Rose Armigerous Orders: Silver Rapier, Silver Tyger, Silver Brooch, Apollo's Arrow, Silver Wheel, Silver Mantle |