I. There shall exist in the Barony of Atenveldt an award, known as the Order of the Sable Axe, which will be given by the Baron and Baroness, subject to the pleasure of the Crown, to those persons who have displayed excellence in the performance, promotion and teaching of chivalrous art of combat.

II. The holders of this award shall be styled as Companions of the Sable Axe, and shall be entitled to place the initials C.S.A. after their names.

III. The insignia of the Order shall consist of a silver medallion pendant presented on a black ribbon, whose design shall be: Argent, two palm trees coupled, trunks crossed in saltire proper, and in chief a Lochaber axe sable.

VI. Companions of the Order shall take precedence after Kingdom and Principality awards, but before Awards of Arms.

V. Amendments to this Constitution shall be made by the Baron and Baroness of Atenveldt after due consultation with the Crown.

VI. Companionship of previous recipients of this award is hereby confirmed.

VII. The principal of the Order shall be the Baron. The Protector of the Order shall be the King. The Premier of this Order shall be the first person to recieve the award.

July 15, 1995