I. There shall exist in the Barony of Atenveldt an award known as the Order of the Commanders 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 through the years made major and continuing contributions of excellence in the performance, promotion and teaching of the chivalrous art of combat.

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

III. The insignia of the Order shall consist of a copper 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.

IV. Only individuals who have previously been inducted into the Order of the Sable Axe as a Companion of that Order shall be eligible for this award.

V. Only two individuals shall be inducted into this order per calendar year.

VI. Members of the Order will take precedence after Kingdom and Principality awards, but before Companions of Baronial Orders.

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

Membership of previous recipients of this award is hereby confirmed.

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 receive this award.

July 15, 1995