Thegns and Bannthegns

In Anno Societatis Thirty, during the First Reign of Their Royal Majesties Mathghamhain and Katerina there was created an award known as the Order of the Thegns and Bannthegns. On September 2, 1995, Their Majesties granted membership in the Order to former Territorial Barons and Baronesses of Artemisia and the Sun.

I. There shall exist in the Kingdom of Atenveldt an award, known as the Order of the Thegns and Bannthegns, which may be given by the King and Queen to those persons who have served as Territorial Baron or Baroness of the Kingdom of Atenveldt, once said persons have completed the duties and responsibilities of their tenure.

II. The members of the Order shall be entitled to use the title Thegn or Bannthegn before their names.

III. The members of the Order shall be entitled to wear a Coronet of precious metals with six points and embellished with spheroids, pearl, or precious stones. The badge of the Barony they served shall be incorporated in the design.

IV. Companions of the Order shall take precedence after Founding Barons.

V. Amendments to this Charter shall be made by the Crown of Atenveldt.

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