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Among the Sub-Groups of The Augustan Society, Inc., are several Lineage Groups, then names and order of precedence of which are:
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Among the [[Sub-Groups]] of The Augustan Society, Inc., are several '''Lineage Groups''', then names and order of precedence of which are:
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# The [[Society of Descendants of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem]]
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# The [[Society of Descendants of Ireland]]
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# The [[Society of Descendants of Scotland]]
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# The [[Society of Descendants of the Conquest]]
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# The [[Society of Descendants of Hispania]]
  
#The [[Society of Descendants of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem]]
 
#The [[Society of Descendants of Ireland]]
 
#The [[Society of Descendants of Scotland]]
 
#The [[Society of Descendants of the Conquest]]
 
  
 
These groups share several common features:
 
These groups share several common features:
  
 
* Dues are life dues, and the same amount applies no matter how many classes of membership are petitioned at once.
 
* Dues are life dues, and the same amount applies no matter how many classes of membership are petitioned at once.
* Joining in additional classes at a later date incurs an entry fee one half that of initial membership.
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* Joining in additional classes at a later date, or changing the class of membership, incurs an entry fee one half that of initial membership.
 
* Benefits are limited to a certificate of membership, and such [[Insignia]] as may be produced.
 
* Benefits are limited to a certificate of membership, and such [[Insignia]] as may be produced.
 
* Presently approved insignia are a lapel pin of the badge.
 
* Presently approved insignia are a lapel pin of the badge.
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* Each group has arms in the form of the shield of The Augustan Society with the badge as an inescutcheon; no crest, helm, or mantling.
 
* Each group has arms in the form of the shield of The Augustan Society with the badge as an inescutcheon; no crest, helm, or mantling.
 
* It has been proposed that each group may display the design of their badge with a chief of The Augustan Society as a gonfalon with seven points, but this has not yet been implemented.
 
* It has been proposed that each group may display the design of their badge with a chief of The Augustan Society as a gonfalon with seven points, but this has not yet been implemented.
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Among the changes over the years are:
 
Among the changes over the years are:
  
* Members may be inducted by [[Headquarters Staff]] once the prerequisites are confirmed; Board election is no longer required.
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* Members may be inducted by [[Headquarters Staff]] once the prerequisites are confirmed; [[Board]] election is not required.
* Membership in The Augustan Society is no longer a pre-requisite.
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* Membership in The Augustan Society is not a pre-requisite.
* Postnominals are no longer awarded or recognized.
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* Postnominals are not awarded or recognized.
* Some groups have breast plates in stock; these may be sold to members who are also members in [[Good Standing]] of The Augustan Society while supplies last.
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* Some groups have breast plates in stock; these may be sold to members who are also members of The Augustan Society while supplies last.
  
  
 
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*[[Sub-Groups|back to Sub-Groups]]
 
*[[Sub-Groups|back to Sub-Groups]]
 
*[[Main Page|back to Main Page]]
 
*[[Main Page|back to Main Page]]

Latest revision as of 16:04, 23 April 2024

Among the Sub-Groups of The Augustan Society, Inc., are several Lineage Groups, then names and order of precedence of which are:

  1. The Society of Descendants of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem
  2. The Society of Descendants of Ireland
  3. The Society of Descendants of Scotland
  4. The Society of Descendants of the Conquest
  5. The Society of Descendants of Hispania


These groups share several common features:

  • Dues are life dues, and the same amount applies no matter how many classes of membership are petitioned at once.
  • Joining in additional classes at a later date, or changing the class of membership, incurs an entry fee one half that of initial membership.
  • Benefits are limited to a certificate of membership, and such Insignia as may be produced.
  • Presently approved insignia are a lapel pin of the badge.
  • Each group has a badge in the form of an inescutcheon, with suitable design.
  • Each group has arms in the form of the shield of The Augustan Society with the badge as an inescutcheon; no crest, helm, or mantling.
  • It has been proposed that each group may display the design of their badge with a chief of The Augustan Society as a gonfalon with seven points, but this has not yet been implemented.


Among the changes over the years are:

  • Members may be inducted by Headquarters Staff once the prerequisites are confirmed; Board election is not required.
  • Membership in The Augustan Society is not a pre-requisite.
  • Postnominals are not awarded or recognized.
  • Some groups have breast plates in stock; these may be sold to members who are also members of The Augustan Society while supplies last.