The Most Honourable Imperial Martial Order of the Battle-Axe.
						The Most Honourable Imperial Martial Order of the Battle-Axe was founded on January 7,2003 as the Most Honourable Imperial Military Order of the Battle-Axe.The name of the Imperial Order was changed in July 2003 as part of a transformation  of the Imperial Order.The Imperial Order may be only conferred upon Warriors.The Imperial Order is named after the most fearsome weapon of the Vikings.When used in battle with two hands it could hew through a shield and kill the man behind it.As with other favourite weapons the Vikings often named their axes after giantesses,valkyries or fierce women. Charter of the Most Honourable Imperial Martial Order of the Battle-Axe. Knights of the Most Honourable Imperial Martial Order of the Battle-Axe. Insignia of the Most Honourable Imperial Martial Order of the Battle-Axe.