Membership in the Noble Company of the Court of Saint Mary of Walsingham

Principal insignia of the Noble Company.

Welcome to the Noble Company

Let the adventure begin.

The Noble Company is delighted to have you here. Membership brings together men and women whose heritage, accomplishments, community engagement, and humanitarian service reflect its ideals.

Eligibility may arise through noble descent or through personal merit. Regardless of the path, every candidate is considered through a demonstrated record of personal or professional accomplishment, community engagement, and humanitarian service.

Membership is limited to 100 hereditary members

Two paths of membership

Heritage and active service

Serving Companion

Serving Companions take part in the living work of the Noble Company in the present age, supporting and embodying its mission through continuing service.

Hereditary Noble Companion

Hereditary Noble Companions assume custodial responsibility for the legacy of the Noble Company across generations.

Both levels represent an active fellowship of people called to support, advance, and embody the Noble Company’s mission.

Insignia of fellowship

The regalia of membership

Each form of insignia expresses membership, responsibility, and the continuing traditions of the Noble Company.

Collar of the Noble Company — **Collar**May be awarded by the Grand Master to a Hereditary Noble Companion.

Medal of the Noble Company — **Medal**May be worn by all Companions and is the primary insignia for Serving Companions.

Collarette of the Noble Company — **Collarette**In gold or silver; may be awarded by the Grand Master to Hereditary Noble Companions, spouses, and their designated heir.

Lapel rosette of Companions — **Lapel Rosettes**Rosettes of the Companions and the Grand Master.

Lapel rosette of the Grand Master — **Lapel Rosettes**Rosettes of the Companions and the Grand Master.

Membership by invitation

A call to continued service and responsibility

Final conferral of membership is by invitation only. Membership is granted not merely as recognition of past success, but as a call to continued service and responsibility.

All men and women who share our goals and ideals are welcome to enquire about membership.

Apply for Consideration General Enquiry

The enquiry and consideration process allows the Noble Company and each prospective Companion to discern whether the fellowship is the right fit.

Sample brevet of the Noble Company — Sample of the Noble Company brevet.

A living commission

The brevet and the mission

The brevet records a formal relationship with the Noble Company. Its meaning is fulfilled through fidelity to the Company’s ideals, continued humanitarian concern, and responsible stewardship of its heritage.

Prospective and current Companions are encouraged to understand the wider principles of service shared with the United Roman-Ruthenian Church.

Vision, Mission, and Core Values