Constitution for the

Order of the

Golden Columbine

I.          There shall exist in the Barony of Unser Hafen an award, known as the Order of the Golden Columbine, which may be given by the Coronet, subject to the pleasure of the Crown, to those persons who by deed and example inspire members of the populace of Unser Hafen to pursue research, development and dedication to persona of the Middle Ages.

II.         The holders of the Order shall be styled as Companions of the Golden Columbine and shall be entitled to place the initials C.G.C. after their names.

III.         The insignia of the Order shall consist of a medallion bearing the registered badge of the Order: (Fieldless) On a portcullis vert, a columbine flower contourny Or.

IV.        Arms and precedence:

A.         The award shall carry with it, subject to the pleasure of the Crown, an Award of Arms.  Companions of the order shall take precedence after principality Orders but before a simple Award of Arms.

B.         If the award is given to a person who bears an award carrying higher precedence than given above, his/her precedence shall remain unchanged.

C.        If the award is given to a person who has previously received an Award of Arms, his/her precedence shall date from his/her election to the Order.

V.         Amendments to this constitution shall be made by the Coronet of Unser Hafen after due consultation with the Crown.

VI.        The companionship of all previous recipients of the Order is hereby confirmed.

By our hands this 9th day of October, A.S. XXXIX, being 2004 in the Common Era.

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Deotrich, Baron                                                          Leonora, Baroness

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Giovanni, King                                                          Cainnleach, Queen

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Sorcha MacLeod, White Stag Principal Herald