Members of the Order of Defense are recognized for their great skill at rapier and/or cut-and-thrust combat, as well as for qualities of courtesy and grace, for their willingness to teach others, and for service to the kingdom. They are addressed as “Master” (name) or “Mistress” (name), and are entitled to wear a white livery collar and to bear the badge: Three rapiers in pall inverted tips crossed.

Secretary of the Order of Defense

Master Nikolaus Hildebrand