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The Guild's Philosophy In order to maintain quality, authenticity, and safety of the tournament armour for the members of the Royal Order of Chivalry, a Guild should be maintained to oversee the production of armour by establishing certain suggested guidelines. Within the guidelines established by the Guild will be the classification of use, authenticity, safety and level of craftsmanship, supported by an ongoing apprentice program based on excellence. Furthermore, the Guild should be established to encourage those within the ranks of the Order to pursue an area of interest that will secure the promise of a ready supply of period medieval armour from within the Order and a ready avenue of color and interest that will add to the allure of the Order. Members of the Guild should actively recruit for apprenticeship all that might find this Guild of particular interest in their current participation on the Order. Members should be students of historical use and production of armour in all of their variety to help the efficient maintenance of authentic costume components. It does not go without saying that safety in the production of armour should be of prime consideration for both artisan and wearer. Those in areas of armour production should take every precaution in the safety of themselves and those who observe their work. Furthermore, the Armour's Guild will seek to further the aims and goals of the Royal Order of Chivalry in fellowship, discipleship, evangelism and ministry.
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