Order of the Silver Oak

The Order of the Silver Oak is an honor bestowed on those that the Summer Queen deems worthy by their demonstration of great courage. (Ch. 45, Proven Guilty)

History in Series
During the Conclave to determine Molly Carpenter's fate as accused warlock, Lily, the Summer Lady, pins an oak leaf made of silver, intricately detailed on Donald Morgan, for his defense of the Venatori and for his assault on the Red King. Lily then pins a silver leaf on Harry Dresden for his attack on Arctis Tor, causing the Winter forces to return home away from the borders of Summer, thereby allowing Summer to aid the Council in defense of the Venetori. She names Harry friend and esquire to the Summer Court. This second pinning stuns the attending council members, most especially The Merlin. Harry really went to Arctis Tor to rescue Molly from a Fetch, but noone there is the wiser, Lily told what was true. (Ch. 45, Proven Guilty)