Kingdom Awards
Members of the SCA who have been recognized by their Kingdoms for their service & participation.
We're not usually ones to talk about awards, but just this once...
We're not usually ones to talk about awards, but just this once...
Awards given to the Household of The Mountain Confederation
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Blue Tyger Legion (East Kingdom)
given to groups who have demonstrated exceptional martial prowess on the field. A group inducted into the Legion may hang from its banner a schwenkle (small flag), bendy purpure and Or, charged with the initials of the inducting sovereigns. No more than one group may be inducted into the Legion during any one reign. A group may be recognized in this manner more than once, in which case the initials of the sovereigns will be added to the existing schwenkle. Established November 19, A.S. 29 by Gregor II and Christence II.
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The Award of the Dragon's Teeth (Middle Kingdom)
given to those groups who have performed dramatic deeds in the Arts Martial on behalf of the kingdom, above and beyond that normally expected. It is often awarded on the field at the time the deed was witnessed. Those groups so honored may bear a banner: Argent, on a dance between two broken dragon's teeth vert another argent.
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The Order of the Golden Alce (AEthelmearc)
given to those who have demonstrated exceptional prowess in a martial form. Those so honored may bear the badge of the order, (Fieldless) A stag's head cabossed per pale Or and gules.
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The Award of the Sable Falcon (Ansteorra)
given by the Sovereign to those who have striven greatly to further their skill and capabilities in heavy weapons combat, who are involved in arts and basic heraldry, display courtly graces and manners, and chivalrous conduct on and off the field. The insignia is a silken intertwined black and gold cord, tied to a brass ring and worn on the belt.
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Society Royals
Kings/Queens
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Society Peerages
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Order of the Chivalry
(Knights and Masters of Arms are referred to collectively as the Order of Chivalry and by SCA Corpora are equal members of the same Order.)
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Order of the Laurel
(given for recognition of mastery of an art or science, who is considered to have broad knowledge of his or her field(s) throughout the SCA period, with such concentration on one or more areas that he or she can aptly be called an "expert ")
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Order of the Pelican
(service that make a significant difference to the members of the Kingdom or Society)
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AEthelmearc
The Sylvan Kingdom of AEthelmearc is comprised of central/western Pennsylvania, western New York & West Virginia.
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Court Baron
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Grant of Arms:
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Order of the Gage
(given to recognize accomplishments in the heavy lists and melee fields)
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Order of the Scarlet Guard
(given to recognize accomplishments of the archers of Æthelmearc)
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Order of the Millrind
(given to recognize service to the kingdom.)
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Order of the Fleur d'AEthelmearc
(given to recognize skill in the gentler arts)
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Order of the White Horn
(given to recognize accomplishments in Thrown Weapons and Martial Specialties Prowess)
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Order of the Golden Lance
"An order of High Merit for Equestrian Activities, which recognizes accomplishments of the equestrians of AEthelmearc. Members of the Order are entitled to wear a badge of the Order and/or a ribbon "Sable edged Or charged with a lance Or" worn on either the calf or above the elbow, or as a pennon bearing the badge of the Order on their Tournament lance." |
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Awards of Arms:
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Order of the Keystone
(given for service to the kingdom, including teaching and autocratting)
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Order of the Golden Alce
(given for accomplishments in the martial arts and sciences)
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Order of the Golden Stirrup
(for authenticity in martial appearance)
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Order of the Sycamore
(given for accomplishments in the peaceful arts and sciences, including entertaining and research)
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Non-Armigerous Awards:
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Order of the Cornelian
(given to honor courtesy. The token is a carnelian gemstone.)
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Order of the Garnet
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Order of the Golden Thorn
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Sigil of Aethelmearc
(given in recognition of Service)
Children's Awards
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East Kingdom
The East Kingdom covers Delaware, eastern Pennsylvania and New York, the New England states and eastern Canada.
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Court Baroness
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Grants of Arms:
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Grant of Arms
(given at the royalty's discretion)
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Companion of the Silver Crescent
(given for service: either long service within an area of the Kingdom from which the entire Kingdom benefits, or by continuing service in ways which directly benefit a large portion of the Kingdom)
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Companion of the Maunche
(for arts & sciences, either for excellence in one specific area or for surpassing competence in several)
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Companion of the Saggitarious
(given to those who show superior prowess at target archery, and who have distinguished themselves in archery in one of the following areas; teaching and demonstrating the art of archery, making archery equipment or by helping to arrange archery at events and/or sites.)
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Orders of Honor:
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Companion of the Burdened Tyger
(presented to those gentles associated with running an event or an aspect of an event which the Crown attended, and which They feel was well above the normal standard of excellence in the Kingdom.)
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Companion of the Tyger's Cub
(for children who display admirable virtue and decorum at events. Members are entitled to act as pages to the royalty until they reach the age of 18)
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Companion of Troubadours
(given for vocal entertainment, & especially for encouraging others to join in or respond in kind. The traditional token is a cup.)
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Companion of Gawain
(given to honor and recognize those young people (up to and including the age of 17) who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor, honor, chivalry, courtesy, and leadership within a youth martial activity.)
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Other Awards:
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King's Cypher
(given by the king, at his last court, to those who were of exceptional service during his reign. It recognizes those who have been the pillars of the Crown, beyond the call of duty. No more than ten Cyphers may be awarded during a reign.)
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Queen's Honour of Distinction
(given by the Queen to recognize an act, a series of acts, or general behavior that is not already properly recognized by other Kingdom orders and awards. The token of the honor shall be specified in each reign by the Queen.)
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King's Esteem of Merit
(given by the King to acknowledge special merit in an act, a series of acts, or general behavior that is not already properly recognized by other East Kingdom awards. Recommendations for this honor will not be requested or entertained)
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