Noble Society of Celts Membership Classes Membership of the organization shall be drawn from: Class One (Hereditary) (Noble-by title) Recognized nobility of Ireland and Scotland and other lands whether hereditary or legally confirmed by the country of residence. (Noble-by tradition) Those persons ennobled by a Grant of Arms by the Lord Lyon of Scotland, the Chief Herald of Ireland, the Crown King of Arms of Spain, or any other agencies of good repute and international standing; which shall also include Titles bestowed or granted by recognised Churches (Catholic , Anglican-Church of England and the Church of Scotland) . Proven lineage from a reigning Celtic King or Prince. The ancestor must have held either of those titles or a title translatable as or legitimately equivalent to King or Prince. Full genealogical proof is required for every generation back to the King or Prince ancestor. The applicant must be a legitimate direct bloodline heir to the ancestor, and this may be through either the maternal or paternal line. Admission into Class I under this rule is at the sole discretion of the Chancery. Persons who have achieved Knightly rank in a well known and or recognised Chivalric Order, and are of proven Celtic descent. Class Two (Non-Hereditary) Persons of proven Celtic descent and of stature and standing in the community in which they live by virtue of profession or accomplishment. Persons of less than Knightly rank in recognized Chivalric Orders, who are of Celtic descent. Persons holding membership in the Society of the Cincinnati or the Society of Colonial Wars, who are of Celtic descent. Class Three (Non-Hereditary)      Persons who have achieved Knightly rank or less, in a Chivalric Order who are not of proven Celtic descent. Persons of non Celtic descent who are of stature and standing in the community in which they live by virtue of profession and accomplishment. For all persons who are of Celtic descent that do not meet the requirement of Class II and those who are not of Celtic descent, who are of sincere interest in the Celtic heritage and share the Goals of the Statement of Purpose. Designated Heirs: These members are not automatically members until they inherit their membership, however they will be known as Hereditary Honourees (H/Hon), until the passing of their sponsor, then they shall apply to the Chancery to be admitted to the full rank of Class I. For Class I members holding hereditary titles, grants of arms, etc, the NSC heir should be the heir to their title, arms, etc. If a member does not designate an heir, then their membership will cease at their death, opening a space for a new member. Honorary Members:    The Executive Committee may at their discretion, approve any person for Honorary Membership in any of the above categories in recognition of their work for the Society or their standing in the international world of Celtic Matters.  No person shall be named to an honorary membership who does not meet the normal requirements for the class to which named.Honorary Membership shall only apply to Classes I & II. While titled the Noble Society, membership in the Society does not infer or imply a noble or chivalric standing or rank solely by virtue of membership.  Use of the post nominal hereafter described does not imply membership in a Chivalric Order. The Society shall be limited to 50 persons each for Class I (25 members and 25 heirs for each class), and 50 members each of Classes II & III.   Admission Requirements A request for Application may be made to the Chancery in writing or by electronic means. An application shall be mailed to the applicant who shall complete all information, returning it with such fees as may be required by post.  In addition to the information required on the form, applicants shall provide, for: Class One: True copy of grant of title together with such information necessary to confirm such information, or, a copy of the brevet of membership rank in a Chivalric Order.  When submitting arms, both a colour and black and white line drawing are required for publication. All Classes: Such documents as are necessary to substantiate any claim to membership in important societies. Grades of Membership & Postnominal Designation Members are authorized to assume the following postnominals to indicate membership. Patron           Noble Advisor Class One Class One Desiginated Heir  Class One Honorary Class Two Class Two Honorary Class Three PNSC NANSC NSC NSC(H/Hon) HNSC SC HSC SC Ranks of members for ceremonial occasions shall be first the officers in order above listed, then Class One by Noble Rank thereafter by date of admission, then Class Two and Three by date of admission. The Formal Miniature of the Society shall be a disc with the distinctive crown and the initials NSC in Gold or Bronze.  The same form is used as a lapel pin or tie tack. The Blazer Patch or Star - is the same design as the insignia and can be worn either as a patch on appropriate coats or as a star on uniforms or formal attire.