In the SCA there are society level awards ie. they are recognised throughout the Known World. They are are armigerous and confer different titles, displays-of-arms, and responsibilities. These are the Award of Arms (AoA), Court Barony, Grant of Arms (GoA) and the Patent of Arms (Peerage).[1]
What
Award of Arms
Often the first award a player receives. An Award of Arms is given for contributing or active members of the Kingdom who look like they will continue with the SCA. The Award of Arms is one of the most special and conveys many rights.[2]
This award grants the recipient the right to use the title ‘Lord’, ‘Lady’ or a gender-neutral [3] title and to display ‘arms’ (their own heraldic design) in the SCA. See the Achievement of Arms table for the heraldry elements that can be used with an AoA.
This title is recognized throughout the SCA and is the first award that conveys precedence and armigerous status.
Court Barony
The Crown can give the title of Court Baron or Court Baroness to anyone who has gone above and beyond while serving served the Kingdom, or giving personal service to the Crown. In Atenveldt, this award gives the holder the right to wear a 6-point coronet (under 1½ inches tall); be called “ Their Excellency”; and add to their personal arms. See the Achievement of Arms table for the heraldry elements that can be used with a Court Barony.
In Atenveldt a Court Barony ranks just above an Award of Arms. A Crown may choose to give a Grant of Arms at the same time as the Court Barony.
Grant of Arms
The Grant of Arms (GoA) is an SCA society-wide award with a rank between that of a Patent of Arms and an Award of Arms[4]
A Grant of Arms can be given for a variety of reasons that emphasize remarkable contributions to the Kingdom for a long period of time. This award entitles individuals to be addressed as The Honorable Lordship/ladyship/Noble and to add more detail to their personal arms.
Some Atenveldt Some awards automatically confer a Grant of Arms when they are given - these are high ranking awards such as "Commander of XXX" or the "Golden" awards. See the Achievement of Arms table for the heraldry elements that can be used with a GoA.
Peerage
Peerages are the highest level of award given in the SCA and they recognize outstanding service to the Kingdom or expertise in a particular area. However a peer is more than that, they have to show qualities worthy of the title of peer – such as courtesy and respect to others, be passionate about sharing their knowledge, and play a significant role in our community. In short, be the kind of person we want to admire. Our Peers can be some of the most well-known and respected members of the SCA community
See the Achievement of Arms table for the heraldry elements that can be used by Peerage orders and Royalty.
In Atenveldt, there are five peerage orders as the Royal Peers also receive Patents of Arms. The Crown regularly meets with them to discuss potential candidates for the order and relevant business. For more information see
References
- ↑ “Society Level Award.” Cunnan Wiki, Kingdom of Lochac, SCA Inc, 28 Mar. 2018, accessed 5/1/2021. cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php/Society_level_award.
- ↑ Vibert, Milicent. “Award of Arms.” MiddleWiki RSS, Kingdom of the Middle, SCA Inc, 30 Sept. 2013, middlewiki.midrealm.org/index.php/Award_of_Arms.
- ↑ de Luna, Juliana. “Gender-Neutral Titles for SCA Armigers.” July 2018 Letter of Acceptances and Returns - Cover Letter, Laurel Queen at Arms, SCA College of Heralds, 29 Sept. 2018, heraldry.sca.org/loar/2018/07/18-07cl.html.
- ↑ Cunnan.lochac.sca.org. 2009. Grant Of Arms - Cunnan. [online] Available at: <https://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php/Grant_of_Arms> [Accessed 6 January 2021].
| Rank | Shield | Helmet | Torse | Mantling | Supporters | Crest | Coronet (can replace torse) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No AoA | Yes | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Award of Arms | yes | Gray non-metalic in profile to dexter |
no | no | as desired | no | no |
| Grant of Arms | yes | Gray non-metalic in profile to dexter |
2x owner's colors |
same as torse (no ermine) |
as desired | no | no |
| Court Barony | Yes | Gray non-metalic in profile to dexter |
2x owner's colors |
same as torse (no ermine) |
as desired | no | plain gold band with 4x visible pearls |
| Thegn/Bannthegn | Yes | Gray non-metalic 45 degrees to dexter |
2x owner's colors |
same as torse can use ermine |
as desired | no | plain gold band with 4x visible pearls |
| Master of Defense |
Yes | Silver, full face or profile |
2x owner's colors |
same as torse can use ermine |
as desired | as desired | No |
| Laurel | Yes | Silver, full face or profile |
2x owner's colors |
same as torse can use ermine |
as desired | as desired | Laurel wreath may replace torse |
| Pelican | Yes | Silver, full face or profile |
2x owner's colors |
same as torse can use ermine |
as desired | as desired | Chapeau may replace torse |
| Chivalry | Yes | Silver, full face or profile |
2x owner's colors |
same as torse can use ermine |
as desired | as desired | no |
| Viscounty | Yes | Silver, full face or profile |
2x owner's colors |
same as torse can use ermine |
as desired | as desired | Coronet of a single point |
| County | Yes | Silver, full face or profile |
2x owner's colors |
same as torse can use ermine |
as desired | as desired | Crenellated coronet |
| Duchy | Yes | Gold, full face or profile |
2x owner's colors |
same as torse can use ermine |
as desired | as desired | Coronet with strawberry leaves |
- ↑ Kingdom Seneschal (Ed.). (2018, May 1). Kingdom of Atenveldt Sumptuary Traditions and Guidelines. Kingdom of Atenveldt.
