ADRIAN EMPIRE

IMPERIAL ESTATES WRIT #18

ARMIGEROUS RIGHTS, REGALIA &
MODES OF ADDRESS, ORDERS & AWARDS,
AND MINISTRY BADGES
ADOPTED JULY 2002
LAST UPDATED DECEMBER 2018, EFFECTIVE 1 JANUARY 2019

©Copyright 1993-2019 The Adrian Empire, Inc.

All rights reserved. Adria is a registered trade name of the Adrian Empire, Inc.
Anyone is welcome to point out any error or omission that they may find.
Adrian Empire – IEW #18 – Armigerous Rights Page 2 of 15

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE ........................................................................................................................... 4

I. ARMIGEROUS RIGHTS ....................................................................................... 4

II. REGALIA AND MODES OF ADDRESS ............................................................. 4

A. THEORY ......................................................................................................................................4
1. Chains of State.......................................................................................................................4
2. Coronets and Crowns ............................................................................................................4
3. Restrictions ............................................................................................................................5
B. PRACTICE ...................................................................................................................................5
1. Empire ...................................................................................................................................5
2. Imperial Crown Prince/Imperial Crown Princess .................................................................5
3. Companion of the Order of the Fleur-de-Lis .........................................................................5
4. Kingdom ................................................................................................................................5
5. Prince/Princess ......................................................................................................................5
6. Crown Prince/Crown Princess...............................................................................................6
7. Archduchy .............................................................................................................................6
8. Duchy ....................................................................................................................................6
9. Count/Countess .....................................................................................................................6
10. March.....................................................................................................................................6
11. Founding Viscount/Viscountess ............................................................................................6
12. Knight Third Level ................................................................................................................6
13. Shire.......................................................................................................................................6
14. County ...................................................................................................................................7
15. Viscount/Viscountess ............................................................................................................7
16. Barony ...................................................................................................................................7
17. Baron/Baroness .....................................................................................................................7
18. Knight Second Level .............................................................................................................7
19. House .....................................................................................................................................7
20. Knight First Level .................................................................................................................7
21. Lord/Lady ..............................................................................................................................8
22. Lord/Lady Protector ..............................................................................................................8
23. Canton ...................................................................................................................................8
24. Squire.....................................................................................................................................8
25. Man-at-Arms/Lady-in-Waiting/Page ....................................................................................8
26. Member of the Board of Directors. .......................................................................................8

III. ORDERS AND MINISTRIES ................................................................................ 9

A. ORDERS AND AWARDS ...........................................................................................................9
1. The Imperial Order of the Fleur-de-Lis .................................................................................9
2. The Imperial Order of the Table Round ................................................................................9
3. The Imperial Order of Saint Joan ..........................................................................................9
4. The Imperial Order of the Croix Fleury ..............................................................................10
5. The Imperial Order of the Comet ........................................................................................11

© Adrian Empire, Inc. 1993-2019. All rights reserved. http://www.adrianempire.org/

Adrian Empire – IEW #18 – Armigerous Rights Page 3 of 15

6. The Imperial Order of the Nebula .......................................................................................11

7. The Imperial Orders of the Lion, Harp, Quill, and Talbot ..................................................11
8. The Royal Star .....................................................................................................................11
9. The Royal Order of the Crown Companions.......................................................................11
10. The Royal Order of the Queen s Guard ...............................................................................12
11. The Noble Order of the Crown Guards ...............................................................................12
12. The Crown Seal of Excellence ............................................................................................12
13. The Golden Spoon. ..............................................................................................................12
14. The Rising Star of Adria .....................................................................................................12
15. The Order of the Escallop ...................................................................................................12
16. The Imperial Order of the Golden Cross .............................................................................13
17. The Order of the Empress’ Grace........................................................................................13
18. The Order of the Golden Arrow ..........................................................................................13
19. Order of the Quest Knights .................................................................................................13
20. Order of Woe .......................................................................................................................13
21. Order of Sir Galahad ...........................................................................................................13
22. Inactive Orders ....................................................................................................................13
B. MINISTRY BADGES ................................................................................................................14
1. Ministry of Arts & Sciences ................................................................................................14
2. Ministry of Marshallate .......................................................................................................14
3. Ministry of the Physicker ....................................................................................................14
4. Minister of Rolls ..................................................................................................................14
5. College of Arms ..................................................................................................................14
6. Imperial Steward Ministry...................................................................................................14
7. Ministry of Archery: ............................................................................................................15
8. Archivist: .............................................................................................................................15
9. Chancellor: ..........................................................................................................................15
10. Children’s Activities: ..........................................................................................................15
11. Education: ............................................................................................................................15
12. Hospitaler: ...........................................................................................................................15
13. Joust & War: ........................................................................................................................15

IV. GRANDFATHER CLAUSE ................................................................................. 15

© Adrian Empire, Inc. 1993-2019. All rights reserved. http://www.adrianempire.org/

Adrian Empire – IEW #18 – Armigerous Rights Page 4 of 15

PREFACE1
We, the Imperial Estates, do hereby adopt this Writ as Law in the Adrian Empire. This Writ
lists those items which rise to the level of Law in the areas of Armigerous Rights, Regalia and
Modes of Address, Orders and Awards, and Ministry Badges. All of these items have been
approved and registered by the Imperial College of Arms.

I. ARMIGEROUS RIGHTS
A. The right to display arms is reserved to armigers.
B. Armigers are those who have either been granted the right to bear arms by the Crown or
the Estates, such as by being granted the titles of Lord/Lady, Baron/Baroness,
Viscount/Viscountess, Count/Countess, and Prince/Princess, or those who have earned the
right to bear arms by virtue of being Knighted. Imperial, and Royal Crowns may grant to
their subjects the right to bear arms without granting titles or Knighthoods.
C. Non-Knightly armigers may display their arms on their person in any shape so long as it is
no more than six inches on its longest edge.
D. Knightly Peers have the further right to display their arms on a heraldic tabard.
E. 2nd and 3rd level Knights, and Royal and Imperial Peers have the further right of livery.
F. Any member may register arms against the day they shall be permitted to display them.
G. Any armiger may display armory on period implements as approved by the Imperial
College of Arms.

II. REGALIA AND MODES OF ADDRESS

A. THEORY
1. Chains of State
Chains of state are not regulated by law.
2. Coronets and Crowns
a. All non-Chivalric nobility are entitled to regalia headgear;
i. Ranks of Baron and above are permitted a coronet or crown,
ii. Noble non-Chivalric ranks below Baron are permitted a circlet.
b. The difference between a coronet and a crown is the rank of the person wearing
it: Emperors, Empresses, Kings, Queens, Archdukes, Archduchesses, Dukes, and
Duchesses all are entitled to a crown; all others so entitled wear a coronet. There
is no stylistic difference; it is merely a matter of terminology.
c. The difference between a coronet/crown and a circlet is that the former may have
points, while the latter never does.
d. There is no minimum or maximum size restriction on crowns and coronets.

1
Footnotes denote Chancery notes, which offer background and clarification but do not in themselves rise to the level of law.

© Adrian Empire, Inc. 1993-2019. All rights reserved. http://www.adrianempire.org/

Adrian Empire – IEW #18 – Armigerous Rights Page 5 of 15

3. Restrictions
a. None of the regalia or styles listed below is mandatory, for example, no one is
required to wear that to which one is entitled; however, others who are not so
entitled may be restricted from using such regalia or styles.
b. Addressing someone with a form different from that listed for that member's
station is neither prohibited nor discouraged, since forms of address are merely a
way of showing respect.
c. The Estates of a Kingdom may choose to further restrict or augment the regalia
listed below, so long as such restriction or augmentation does not conflict with
this list.

B. PRACTICE
What follows are the regalia and modes of address for each rank in the Order of
Precedence which has been registered by the Imperial College of Arms. Titles are listed in
descending order of precedence2, with Landed Estates listed by the name of the Estate
rather than its rulers.
1. Empire
Estate Imperial, ruled by an Emperor or Empress. Ruler may wear a crown. Ruler
may be addressed as "Your Imperial Majesty", "Your Majesty", "Your Highness", or
"Your Grace". Ruler may be styled "Emperor <name>" or "Empress <name>"
according to gender, or may use a non-English translation.
2. Imperial Crown Prince/Imperial Crown Princess
The Heirs to the Empire. May wear a coronet. May be addressed as "Your Imperial
Highness" or "Your Highness". May be styled "Crown Prince <name>" or "Crown
Princess <name>" according to gender, or may use a non-English translation.
3. Companion of the Order of the Fleur-de-Lis
Imperial Peer. Non-voting order granted by vote of the Imperial Estates. May wear a
coronet, the silver-metal cord of the Order, and other regalia as outlined in the section
on Orders, below. May be addressed as "Your Imperial Highness" or "Your
Highness". May be styled "Prince <name>" or "Princess <name>" according to
gender, or may use a non-English translation.
4. Kingdom
Chapter and Estate Royal, ruled by a King or Queen. Ruler may wear a crown. Ruler
may be addressed as "Your Royal Majesty", "Your Majesty", "Your Highness", or
"Your Grace". Ruler may be styled "King <name>" or "Queen <name>" according
to gender, or may use a non-English translation.
5. Prince/Princess
Imperial Peer and Estate Royal in own right. Retirement title granted by the Estates
to former rulers of the Empire. May wear a coronet. May be addressed as "Your
Imperial Highness" or "Your Highness". May be styled "Prince <name>" or

2
An Order of Precedence guideline was approved by the Imperial Estates in March of 2018. This guideline document has
been published separately.

© Adrian Empire, Inc. 1993-2019. All rights reserved. http://www.adrianempire.org/

Adrian Empire – IEW #18 – Armigerous Rights Page 6 of 15

"Princess <name>" according to gender, or may use a non-English translation.

6. Crown Prince/Crown Princess
The Heirs to a Kingdom. May wear a coronet and any other such regalia as local
tradition demands. May be addressed as "Your Royal Highness" or "Your Highness".
May be styled "Crown Prince <name>" or "Crown Princess <name>" according to
gender, or may use a non-English translation.
7. Archduchy
Chapter and Estate Royal, ruled by an Archduke or Archduchess. Ruler may wear a
crown. Ruler may be addressed as "Your Royal Grace" or "Your Grace". Ruler may
be styled "Archduke <name>" or "Archduchess <name> according to gender and
preference, or may use a non-English translation.
8. Duchy
Chapter and Estate Royal, ruled by a Duke or a Duchess. Ruler may wear a crown.
Ruler may be addressed as "Your Grace". Ruler may be styled "Duke <name>" or
"Duchess <name>" according to gender, or may use a non-English translation such
as "Duc".
9. Count/Countess
Royal Peer and Estate Major in own right. Retirement title granted by the Estates to
former rulers of a Kingdom. May wear a coronet. May be addressed as "Your
Grace". May be styled "Count <name>" or "Countess <name>" according to
gender, or may use a translation such as "Earl" or "Countessa".
10. March
Estate Major, ruled by a Marquess or Marchioness. Ruler may wear a coronet.
Rulers may also be styled Marquis/Marquessa. Ruler may be addressed as "Your
Excellency". Ruler may be styled "Marquess <name>" or "Marchioness <name>"
according to gender, or may use a translation such as "Marquis" or "Marquessa".
11. Founding Viscount/Viscountess
Imperial Peer and Estate Major in own right. Title granted to the Founding Members
of the Adrian Empire by the Bylaws. May wear a coronet. May be addressed as
"Your Grace". May be styled "Viscount <name>" or "Viscountess <name>"
according to gender, or may use a non-English translation.
12. Knight Third Level
Imperial Peer and Estate Major in own right. May wear a blue belt and gold spurs.
May also fly a standard. May be styled "Sir <name>" or "Dame <name>" according
to gender, or may use a non-English translation. Includes Knights Champion
(combat), Doctor (arts), Premier (ministry), and Warden (archery).
13. Shire
Chapter and Estate Minor, administerd by a Viceroy or Vicereine on behalf of the
Imperial Crown. Administrator may wear a circlet. Ruler may be addressed as "Your
Excellency". Administrator may be styled "Viceroy <name>" or "Vicereine
<name>" according to gender, or may use a non- English translation.

© Adrian Empire, Inc. 1993-2019. All rights reserved. http://www.adrianempire.org/

Adrian Empire – IEW #18 – Armigerous Rights Page 7 of 15

14. County
Estate Minor, ruled by a Count or Countess. Ruler may wear a coronet. Ruler may
be addressed as "Your Excellency". Ruler may be styled "Count <name>" or
"Countess <name>" according to gender, or may use a non-English translation.
15. Viscount/Viscountess
Non-voting retirement title granted by the Estates to former rulers of an Archduchy.
May wear a coronet. May be addressed as "Your Excellency". May be styled
"Viscount <name>" or "Viscountess <name>" according to gender, or may use a
non-English translation.
16. Barony
Estate Minor, ruled by a Baron or Baroness. Ruler may wear a coronet. Ruler may
be addressed as "Your Excellency". Ruler may be styled "Baron <name>" or
"Baroness <name>" according to gender, or may use a non-English translation.
17. Baron/Baroness
Non-voting title awarded by any Imperial or Kingdom Crown Non-voting title
awarded by any Imperial or Kingdom Crown.3 May wear a coronet. May be
addressed as "Your Excellency". May be styled "Baron <name>" or "Baroness
<name>" according to gender, or may use a non-English translation. May use the
style "Baron/Baroness of the <crown> Court" after their name, where <crown> is the
name of the granting Crown, e.g. "Baron of the Umbrian Court" or "Baroness of the
Imperial Court".
18. Knight Second Level
Estate Minor in own right. May wear a blue belt and silver spurs with a gold rowel.
May also fly a standard. May be styled "Sir <name>" or "Dame <name>" according
to gender, or may use a non-English translation. Includes Knights Banneret (combat),
Master (arts), Civil (ministry), and Forester (archery).
19. House
Estate Minor, ruled by a Lord or Lady. Ruler may wear a circlet. Ruler may be
addressed as "Your Lordship" or "Your Ladyship" according to gender. Ruler may be
styled "Lord <name>" or "Lady <name>", or may use a non-English translation.
Ruler may use the style "Lord/Lady of House <name>" after their name. May also
use the style "Sire <name>" according to prior practice.
20. Knight First Level
May wear a blue belt and silver spurs. May be styled "Sir <name> or "Dame
<name>" according to gender, or may use a non-English translation. Includes
Knights Bachelor (combat), Robe (arts), Minister (ministry), and Archer (archery).
Only a Knight can make a Knight.

3
If nominated by a Companion of the Order of the Fleur-de-Lis and awarded by the Crown, the Companion may bestow the
title; see III.A.1.e.

© Adrian Empire, Inc. 1993-2019. All rights reserved. http://www.adrianempire.org/

Adrian Empire – IEW #18 – Armigerous Rights Page 8 of 15

21. Lord/Lady
Non-voting title awarded by any Imperial or Kingdom Crown.4 May wear a circlet.
May be addressed as "Your Lordship" or "Your Ladyship" according to gender. May
be styled "Lord <name>" or "Lady <name>" according to gender, or may use a non-
English translation. May use the style "Lord/Lady of the <crown> Court" after their
name, where <crown> is the name of the granting Crown, e.g. “Lord of the Yorkish
Court” or “Lady of the Court of Esperance”.
22. Lord/Lady Protector
Temporary position, acting as the Crown of a Chapter for a period of less than 1 year.
Carries precedent with the rank of their Chapter, but should not wear the Chapter's
Crown. May be addressed as "Your Grace". Holders may append "Lord/Lady
Protector <name>" to their existing style while in office. (Example: "Earl XXX,
Lord Protector of YYY".)
23. Canton
An administrative district of the Empire or a Chapter created by the Crown and
governed by a Viceroy or Vicereine on behalf of the Crown. Governor may be
addressed as "Your Lordship" or "Your Ladyship" according to gender. Governor
may be styled "Viceroy <name>" or "Vicereine <name >" according to gender, or
may use a non-English translation or other ministerial office such as governor, mayor,
or burgemeister.
24. Squire
Someone who exchanges pledges of fealty or service with a member or members of
the Chivalry for special training. The title holds no official precedence and is not a
requirement in a discipline for Knighthood. May be styled "Squire <name>", or may
use a non-English translation. Squires traditionally wear red belts. Only a Knight
may have a Squire.
25. Man-at-Arms/Lady-in-Waiting/Page
Job titles used for those who have exchanged pledges of fealty or service with any
individual. The title holds no official precedence. Any individual may have a Lady-
in-Waiting, Man-at-Arms, or Page.
a. Man-at-Arms traditionally wears a green belt.
b. Lady-in-Waiting traditionally wears a personal favor.
c. Page traditionally wears a yellow belt.
26. Member of the Board of Directors.
Except for the Emperor or Empress, members of the Board of Directors do not gain
any additional titles, styles, or forms of address by virtue of their seat on the Board;
they use whatever they already possess.

4
If nominated by a Companion of the Order of the Fleur-de-Lis and awarded by the Crown, the Companion may bestow the
title; see III.A.1.e.

© Adrian Empire, Inc. 1993-2019. All rights reserved. http://www.adrianempire.org/

Adrian Empire – IEW #18 – Armigerous Rights Page 9 of 15

III. ORDERS AND MINISTRIES

A. ORDERS AND AWARDS
Following are the Imperial-level Orders and Awards, which include the regalia, badges,
and criteria for admission. Awards which may be granted by Kingdom or Ducal Crowns
may also be granted by Shire Crowns, subject to the prior approval of the Imperial Crown.
Companions of these Orders may wear the badges as belt favors, pendants, or baldrics,
and so forth. They are listed in descending order of precedence.
1. The Imperial Order of the Fleur-de-Lis
This Order was formerly known as the Order of the Protectors of the Dream. This
Order is intended to honor those individuals whose contributions to the Empire are so
great that they are deserving of being made members of the Imperial Family, but have
not necessarily sat the Imperial Throne themselves. Members are appointed by a
simple majority vote of the Imperial Estates and are invested with their titles by the
Imperial Crown.
Members of this Order have the following rights and privileges:
a. New members may be nominated from within the Order or by two members of
the Imperial Estates. Any member of the Empire is eligible for admittance,
whether they have been a past Imperial Crown or not.
b. Members are appointed by a simple majority vote of the Imperial Estates and are
invested with their titles by the Imperial Crown
c. This Order grants no vote on any Estate, although individual members of this
Order may hold Estate Votes of their own right.
d. Companions of this Order have precedence as members of the Imperial Family,
may use the courtesy title of Prince/ss, may be addressed as "Your Imperial
Highness", and may wear a Coronet.
e. Like any other person, Companions of this Order may nominate for the titles of
Lord/Lady and Baron/ess for Imperial and Royal awards. However, as a special
privilege of the Order, if the Local or Imperial Crown approves the nomination,
the nominating member of the Order shall bestow the title.
f. Companions of this Order may sit with Imperial Crowns as Peers and may
approach them without bowing.
2. The Imperial Order of the Table Round
Argent, a chalice Or (White background with a gold goblet.)
This Order grants precedence equal to that of Viscount and Viscountess (non-
Founding). Candidates may petition for membership or may be approached by a
Companion of the Order. Candidates must hold Knighthoods in at least three
different disciplines, and be approved by unanimous consent of the current
membership of the Order.
3. The Imperial Order of Saint Joan
Argent, on a saltire Gules a lily Argent (White background with a red X extending to
the corners, at the intersection of the X, a white lily.)
This Order grants precedence equal to that of Viscount and Viscountess (non-

© Adrian Empire, Inc. 1993-2019. All rights reserved. http://www.adrianempire.org/

Adrian Empire – IEW #18 – Armigerous Rights Page 10 of 15

Founding). Candidates may petition for membership or may be approached by a

Companion of the Order. Candidates must be female and hold at least one
Knighthood in any discipline, and be approved by unanimous consent of the current
membership of the Order.
4. The Imperial Order of the Croix Fleury
Or, a cross fleury voided Azure between four roses Proper (gold background with
blue outlined cross centered and a rose in each corner).
This is a non-voting Imperial Order and membership grants the precedence of
Viscount/Viscountess (non-founding).
The Imperial Order of the Croix Fleury was established by HIH Sir Karl von
Katzburg to acknowledge the accomplishment of all Adrians who achieve Knightly
rank in the four currently recognized disciplines. Combat, Ministry, Archery and the
Arts/Sciences.
Upon achieving Knighthood in all four Adrian Knightly disciplines, a member is
automatically inducted into this Imperial Order. The inductee may choose to hold an
induction ceremony but this is not necessary. Induction is automatic. If a ceremony
is desired, the crown or ruling noble may preside if there is no other member of the
Order available.
The Imperial Crown shall, upon confirmation of rank by the local crown/ruling noble;
publish Imperial Proclamation within 45 days of the accomplishment which describes
the inductee and his or her achievements. The structure of the proclamation shall
minimally contain the following information:
a. The full current persona name of the inductee followed by their real name in
parenthesis.
b. The rank of the inductee in each discipline at the time of induction.
c. The name of the subdivision in which the inductee took his or her qualifying
Knighthood.
d. A list of the persona names of all current members of the order.
The structure of the proclamation may be embellished or personalized by the Imperial
Crown so long as the above information is included as described.
A member of the Imperial Order of the Croix Fleury may only be removed from the
Order as part of Revocation of Membership, Banishment from the Empire or loss of
Knightly rank. If Knightly rank is reinstated and the member is once again a Knight
in all four disciplines as detailed above, membership in the order is reinstated
simultaneously. No additional proclamation is required.
Membership in the Order shall be considered inactive for lapses in Adrian
Membership Dues and will be fully reinstated upon payment of dues so long as no
loss of rank has occurred.
Only members of the Imperial Order of the Croix Fleury may display the badge of the
Order except on paper for purposes of description or documentation.
“Quad Knights” (The most common term used to describe members of the Imperial
Order of the Croix Fleury) may augment their arms with the addition of one badge of

© Adrian Empire, Inc. 1993-2019. All rights reserved. http://www.adrianempire.org/

Adrian Empire – IEW #18 – Armigerous Rights Page 11 of 15

the Order for each level of “Quad” Knighthood they have achieved.
Any member of the Imperial Order of the Croix Fleury may augment his or her
armorial display with a single badge of the Order.
This means that no member of the Order may augment their arms with more than
three badges of the Imperial Order of the Croix Fleury since there are currently only
three levels recognized by The Adrian Empire and any quad Knight may display a
single badge of the Order on their armorial display regardless of how many they are
allowed.
5. The Imperial Order of the Comet
Sable, a comet palewise Argent (Black background with a vertical comet, with the
head at the top and the tail streaming down behind it.)
This Order is given by the Imperial Crown at most once per term of office, and grants
precedence equal to that of Barony. It is given to individuals who through their
enthusiasm and dedication contribute outstandingly to the betterment of the Adrian
Empire and its populace.
6. The Imperial Order of the Nebula
Sables, a semy of estoiles in gurges Argent (Black background with a spiral of white
estoiles.) Estoiles are six-pointed stars whose points are elongated and wavy.
This Order is given by the Imperial Crown at most once per term of office, and grants
precedence equal to that of Baron (non-Landed). It is given to individuals who
through their enthusiasm and dedication contribute significantly to the betterment of
the Adrian Empire and its populace.
7. The Imperial Orders of the Lion, Harp, Quill, and Talbot
These are the four non-Knightly Orders created to reward prowess in the fields of
Combat, Arts, Ministry, and Archery, respectively. The badge for each Order has a
red background, with the symbol of the Order in gold. These Orders are given by the
Imperial Crown only once per term of office to as many individuals as the Crown
sees fit at the time, and grant precedence equal to that of Lord or Lady.
8. The Royal Star
Argent, a mullet Or (White background with a gold five-pointed star.)
Also known as the Star of Adria. This Order grants precedence equal to that of Lord
or Lady. This award is given annually by any Imperial, Kingdom, or Ducal Crown to
individuals new to medieval recreation who through their enthusiasm and dedication
contributes to the betterment of the Chapter or the Empire and its populace.
9. The Royal Order of the Crown Companions
Wears a garter around the upper arm in a color determined by the wearer's rank. If
the wearer is eligible for more than one color, only one garter is worn, traditionally
the highest or oldest Knightly rank held, but it is generally up to the issuing Crown.
This award is given annually by any Imperial, Kingdom, or Ducal Crown to
individuals who display high standards of chivalry and good fellowship who by their
period activities and demeanor contribute to the enjoyment and realism of events.

© Adrian Empire, Inc. 1993-2019. All rights reserved. http://www.adrianempire.org/

Adrian Empire – IEW #18 – Armigerous Rights Page 12 of 15

This Order grants precedence equal to that of Lord or Lady. The garter colors are as
follows:
a. Non-Knight --- White
b. Knight Combatant --- Black
c. Knight Artisan --- Blue
d. Knight Minister --- Red
e. Knight Archer --- Green
10. The Royal Order of the Queen’s Guard
Azure, a fleur-de-lis Or (Blue background with a gold fleur-de-lis.)
These are the ancient Arms of the Empire, which have been retained to honor the
most noble and chivalrous of our Combatants. This Order grants precedence equal to
that of Lord or Lady. This award is given annually by any Imperial, Kingdom, or
Ducal Crown to individuals who display extraordinary skill, chivalry, and style on the
battlefield.
11. The Noble Order of the Crown Guards
Sable, two spears in saltire Or (Black background with two crossed gold spears.)
This Order grants precedence equal to that of Lord or Lady. This award is given by
any Great Estate (Knight Third Level, Founding Viscount, March, or Count/ess
Royal) to individuals who display extraordinary examples of courage, chivalry and
grace on the battlefield.
12. The Crown Seal of Excellence
Given once per term of office by the Imperial Crown to guilds and other non-Estate
groups for achieving excellence in their field of work. Bears no precedence, but
groups so honored may augment their arms with a gold fleur-de-lis.
13. The Golden Spoon.
Purpure, a spoon bendwise or. (Purple background with a golden spoon placed
diagonally.)
Given by the Empress to individuals who excel in the culinary arts. Bares no
precedence. Individuals so honored may wear the Badge of the Order, or may wear a
golden spoon on a purple cord.
14. The Rising Star of Adria
Given no more than once per term of office by the Imperial Crown to young Estates
within the Empire for exceeding all expectations with recruitment, enthusiasm, or
excellence. Bears no precedence, but Estates so honored may augment their arms
with a gold star.
15. The Order of the Escallop
In Dexter Chief, an Escallop Reversed, Argent
The Order of the Escallop is created to acknowledge Adrians who have served or are
currently serving in the mundane military and have been called upon, past or present,
to serve in a theatre of conflict or hostile territory. The Escallop was chosen for
similar reasons as it was used in period – as a sign of pilgrimage and/or the Crusades.

© Adrian Empire, Inc. 1993-2019. All rights reserved. http://www.adrianempire.org/

Adrian Empire – IEW #18 – Armigerous Rights Page 13 of 15

When an individual is made a member of The Order of the Escallop, they have the
right to augment their personal arms with symbol of the Order. Membership in The
Order of the Escallop grants no precedence, title or rank. This Order may be
bestowed by any Crown upon verification of the requirements.
16. The Imperial Order of the Golden Cross
Sable, a cross and in canton a fleur-de-lis Or. (Black, a gold cross and in upper left a
gold fleur-de-lis.)
This order grants precedence equal to that of Viscount and Viscountess (non-
Founding). Granted solely by the Imperial Crowns, this Order is reserved for those
members who have shown years of exemplary and exceptional service to the Empire
without recognition. Considered a “lifetime achievement award”, this award may be
granted at most once per reign to as many individuals as the Imperial Crowns deem
worthy.
17. The Order of the Empress’ Grace
Quarterly Azure and Sable, a griffin statant Argent. (Quartered blue and black, a
silver griffin standing on all four feet.)
This Order grants precedence equal to that of Lord or Lady. This award is given by
Her Imperial Majesty for service with chivalry and honor to the Empire, Imperial
Crown, or Chapter.
18. The Order of the Golden Arrow
[Fieldless] An arrow fesswise Or. (A gold arrow, displayed horizontally, pointing to
the left).
This Order grants no precedence and is given by the Imperial Crown to any member
who wins the Champions’ Archery Shoot at both Imperial Wars during that Crown’s
reign.
19. Order of the Quest Knights
Knights who place one tenant of Chivalry so far above the rest they lose overall
Chivalric standing. This order is for those that mean well but lose the high ground
through blindness.
20. Order of Woe
For those Quest Knights that after 1 year cannot come to terms that they are not
supposed to be selective about which parts of chivalric virtue they practice.
21. Order of Sir Galahad
Order for those Quest Knights that after 1 year have shown they have discovered that
no part of chivalric virtue can be abandoned for another. They learn that the Knight is
not defined by the armor, sword or title, but by the beating heat of the soul.
22. Inactive Orders
The following Orders are no longer active within the Adrian Empire. Though these
Orders are no longer granted by Imperial, Kingdom, or Ducal Crowns, any member
who had achieved membership within one of these Orders prior to the publication of

© Adrian Empire, Inc. 1993-2019. All rights reserved. http://www.adrianempire.org/

Adrian Empire – IEW #18 – Armigerous Rights Page 14 of 15

this list (March, 2014) may retain the use of any badges, symbols, honorifics, or
rights of precedence the Order previously granted. Reactivation of any of these
Orders may happen upon the prerogative of the Imperial Crown, by bestowing
membership upon an individual, and shall require the Imperial Crown notify the
Imperial Sovereign of Arms that the Order is being reactivated.
A. Order of Saint Bridget
Sable, a stag’s massacre Vert and in chief a flame Gules.
B. Order of Saint Gabriel
Vert, a maltese cross and a border Or.
C. deleted
D. Order of the Fu – (No badge registered.)
E. deleted
F. deleted

B. MINISTRY BADGES
Ministers may wear these badges on their person, or fly a banner so their presence may be
easily ascertained at an event, especially a large one. Imperial Ministers operating at
Imperial Events may augment these banners with the gold fleur-de-lis of the Empire.
Local Ministers may augment these banners with their local area's badge. All other
Ministers not listed here may wear the badge of their local area, augmented by whatever
design their local customs dictate, subject to registration by the Imperial College of Arms.
1. Ministry of Arts & Sciences
Purpure an oil lamp Or (Purple background with a gold Aladdin's lamp).
2. Ministry of Marshallate
Sable, two swords in saltire Argent (Black background with two silver crossed
swords).
3. Ministry of the Physicker
Argent, a caduceus Gules (White background with a red caduceus). A caduceus is
the medical symbol which consists of a winged staff entwined with two snakes, also
known as the Staff of Mercury.
4. Minister of Rolls
Sable an open scroll Argent (Black background with a white scroll).
5. College of Arms
Vert, a cross Or (Green background with a gold horizontal end-to-end stripe
overlaying a gold vertical end-to-end stripe). During Court, the Court Herald should
wear a tabard with the Arms of the Estate or Chapter, not the green-and-gold, since
the Court Herald is acting as the Voice of the Crown.
6. Imperial Steward Ministry
Azure, three bezants in chevron (Blue background, three gold circles arranged in a
"V" formation).

© Adrian Empire, Inc. 1993-2019. All rights reserved. http://www.adrianempire.org/

Adrian Empire – IEW #18 – Armigerous Rights Page 15 of 15

7. Ministry of Archery:
Vert, a sheaf of arrows Or. (Green, three golden arrows, points downward).
8. Archivist:
Per chevron flory-counter flory Azure and Or, in base a lion passant guardant
Argent. (Divided in an upside down “V” formation in blue and gold, each side of the
dividing line being charged with fluer-de-lis, with gold fleur-de-lis appearing on the
blue, and blue fleur-de-lis appearing on the gold. At the base, a silver lion, paw
raised, with its faced turned to look at the viewer.)
9. Chancellor:
Azure, a cross Or between four castles Argent. (Blue, a gold cross between four silver
castles, one in each corner.)
10. Children’s Activities:
Or, flaunched Argent, a unicorn rampant Argent, maned Gules, maintaining a scroll
Or. (Gold with two silver semi-circles on each side, on top of that a silver unicorn
with a red mane holding a gold scroll.)
11. Education:
Azure, an owl Or. (Blue, a gold owl.)
12. Hospitaler:
Azure, a chest Or. (Blue, a gold chest.)
13. Joust & War:
Gules, two axes in saltire and a sword Or. (Red, two gold axes crossed and on top of
that a gold sword)

IV. GRANDFATHER CLAUSE

All physically-existing and previously-allowed items in conflict with this Writ shall be allowed
so long as such items were in existence prior to the effective date of this Writ (30 days after
publication).

© Adrian Empire, Inc. 1993-2019. All rights reserved. http://www.adrianempire.org/