The initial was based on British Library MS Harley 4747 f. 45v. I was really happy with how the calligraphy turned out!
The text reads:
In ancient days of yore the princes of Insulae Draconis did in their wisdom ordain that an honorable and noble company be created to recognize those nobles from within their lands who have won for themselves great renown for their deeds of service. And this order is as is most fitting known as the order of Ffraid. It is also fitting that those whom fate has ordained to sit upon the thrones augment the number of the said order with gentles worthy of renown and reward. And so it is that we Joel and Valda rightful rulers of these isles by the authority vested in us do by this present charter hereby admit to the said order one lady from Flintheath who has extremely, diligently, and unendingly contributed of herself to the betterment of our realm. And the name of the said lady is Rebecca. This we do while sitting on our thrones in Buckden Tower the viii day of December in the year of the society liii, witnessed by all here present.
© 2018, Sara L. Uckelman.
