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The '''Order of the Pelican''' is one of the | [[File:Pelican in her piety.jpg|frame|Badge of the Order]] | ||
The '''Order of the Pelican''' is one of the five [[Society]]-wide [[Peer|peerages]] | |||
Holders of this award are recognized for their significant services to the Society. Bestowed by the [[Crown]] the award bestows a [[Patent of Arms]]. | Holders of this award are recognized for their significant services to the Society. Bestowed by the [[Crown]] the award bestows a [[Patent of Arms]]. | ||
Members of the order are titled "[[Master and Mistress|Master]]" or "[[Master and Mistress|Mistress]]" or other ethnic or linguistic variation. | Members of the order are titled "[[Master and Mistress|Master]]" or "[[Master and Mistress|Mistress]]" or other ethnic or linguistic variation. | ||
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Members of the Order of the Pelican are entitled to take [[associate|associates]] who are known as [[protege|protégés]]. | Members of the Order of the Pelican are entitled to take [[associate|associates]] who are known as [[protege|protégés]]. | ||
See also a listing of [[:Category:Pelican|Members of the Order of the Pelican]] | See also a listing of [[:Category:Pelican|Members of the Order of the Pelican]] | ||
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[[Category:Awards]] | [[Category:Awards]] | ||
[[Category:An Tir Awards]] | |||
Latest revision as of 12:30, 24 June 2025
The Order of the Pelican is one of the five Society-wide peerages Holders of this award are recognized for their significant services to the Society. Bestowed by the Crown the award bestows a Patent of Arms. Members of the order are titled "Master" or "Mistress" or other ethnic or linguistic variation.
Companions of the order are entitled to wear a badge of either A pelican vulning herself or A pelican in her piety. In modern terms, the award is sometimes considered a "A lifetime service award."
Members of the Order of the Pelican are entitled to take associates who are known as protégés.
See also a listing of Members of the Order of the Pelican
An essay concerning the requirements to become a Pelican.