Given for skill in the arts and sciences. Recipients who do not already have an Award of Arms receive one automatically with this award. This award may be given more than once.

Symbols and Titles

Recipients may style themselves 'Lord' or 'Lady'. They are properly addressed as “my Lord” or “my Lady.”

Recipients also gain the right to bear the badge of the award: 'Purpure, an Irish harp, on a bordure Or five mullets purpure.'