September 23, 2018

Award of Saint Alfred - September 2018

The Award of Saint Alfred is an award given by the Baron and Baroness of Cleftlands to individuals who have given service to the Barony.
  • Source: Catalog of Illuminated Manuscripts, British Library 
  • Title: Passionale (Lives of the Saints), Imperfect 
  • Origin: England, S.E. Canterbury 
  • Date: 1st Half of the 12th Century
The Award of Saint Alfred was created on pergamenata with Windsor-Newton gouache and Speedball calligraphy ink. The text reads as follows:
Let it be known unto all that we, Crispin and Gianna, Baron and Baroness of Cleftlands do here wish to recognize and commend our subject Lassarina O’Malley, most specifically lauding her service as gate steward at events. As such, we are minded to grant her the Award of Saint Alfred. Done this 22nd day of September, AS 53 at Standard Bearers Baronial Championships. 
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