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350 members and friends of the Noble Order gathered in Helmond, the Netherlands, to celebrate the 49th Investiture. On Friday evening, November 21st, the first delegates gathered at Hotel Rubens for a delicious and lively dinner. Old and new friendships were renewed, which is, after all, the goal of the Order: to build a network… Continue reading The 49th Investiture of the Noble Order in Helmond was a resounding success!

The VTM—the “Vereinigung der Traditionsverbände Mitteleuropas” (Association of the Middle European Traditionel Federations)—assembled for their annual “Kameradentag” (Comrades’ Day) in Calliano, Trentino, South Tyrol. It’s always a warm and friendly reunion between a delegation from the Noble Order and the VTM. Our relationship has lasted for over forty years and has always been amicable. The… Continue reading Comrades’ Day in Calliano, Trentino, South Tyrol

August 23, 2025, Reinhard and Helga Grosse-Wächter honored. During the meeting in Balve (Germany), Mr. and Mrs. Grosse-Wächter were awarded the rank of Commander by the Noble Order. It was a beautiful, well-attended ceremony in the “Balver Hölle” where Prince Merode, President of the EGS and Commander of the Noble Order, Jan Wannet, Vice-President of… Continue reading Reinhard and Helga Grosse-Wächter honored

Dear fellow marksmen and markswomen, We regret to inform you that our long-standing master of ceremonies, Henny Hoppenbrouwers, passed away on Thursday at the age of 82 after a serious illness. “If you seek me, seek me in your hearts. If I have found a place there, I will always be with you. (Antoine de… Continue reading Henny Hoppenbrouwers

At the invitation and in collaboration with the E.G.S., a special Investiture was organized in Rome in the context of the Holy Year and during Holy Week. The solemn Investiture took place in the Palazzo Cesi located on the Via del Conciliazione in the heart of Vatican City. Sixty-six guests and candidates took part in… Continue reading Special Investiture Rome 30.05.2025

320 flags and 3,000 archers paraded through the streets of Soissons in the afternoon and attended a mass at the Soissons Cathedral, celebrated by the Grand Master of Archery and the Order of Saint Sebastian of Soissons. Before the parade, Madame the Sub-Prefect, on behalf of the President of the Republic, presented the Vase of… Continue reading Provincial Bouquet 18/05/2025 in Soissons

The Compagnie d’Arc de Soissons is proud to host the Bouquet Provincial 2025, the great national celebration of archers, on May 17 and 18, 2025. This major event brings together archery clubs from across France in a spirit of tradition, ceremony, and fellowship — all within the historic setting of Soissons. 📅 Program highlights: 🔸… Continue reading The Bouquet Provincial 2025 is coming to Soissons!

The 2025 Investiture will take place in Helmond, the Netherlands, on Saturday, November 22. Applications for rank addition or promotion can be submitted via the online application form. More information about the Investiture will follow later.

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“Wanted” 20 candidates for the Ordo Nobilis Investiture in Rome – 27/05/2025 – 01/06/2025 Dear friends of the Noble Order, we have special news.  Our Noble Order has been invited by the E.G.S. and our board member Peter-Olaf Hoffmann to participate in the triennial Rome pilgrimage from 27/05 – 01/06/2025.  Peter-Olaf specifically wishes for the… Continue reading Investiture Rome 2025