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​Welcome to the Order of the Descendants of the Justiciars


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Chief Justiciar: B. Davine Moore Roberts
​2025-2027



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Who Were The Justiciars?

In the Middle Ages Justiciars were appointed by the rulers of at least seven kingdoms, England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden, Normandy and Lombardy.  They were known as Lagmen in Sweden.  A few Justiciars have been verified shortly following the Middle Ages.  The emblem of the Order features the Lion of Justice holding the crown and castle.  It is anchored by crests of the seven kingdoms.  Justiciars were often noblemen, of sterling character who had proven loyal to the monarch.   Prime Ministers are the closest modern equivalents of Chief Justiciars. ​


Objects of the Society

​The objectives of this society are charitable, literary and educational; and shall specifically serve to encourage the study of late Medieval history and promote research, preserve manuscripts, support restorations of sites having charitable, literary, educational, historical or governing backgrounds, and to foster patriotism.

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​Motto of the Order

"Loyalty, Wisdom, Character – Reward through service”

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​Colors of the Order

Azure and Sterling
Azure honors the loyalty of the Justiciars to the Monarchs of the countries they served. 
​Sterling signifies their integrity and worth. 

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​​Flowers of the Order

​White Lilies, White Roses, and Blue Delphiniums

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