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The Mountain Confederation
HONOR NOT HONORS
Members of the Mountain Confederation who have been recognized by the Society and their Kingdoms for their service & participation. We're not usually ones to talk about awards, but just this once...
Awards given to the Household of The Mountain Confederation
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.
Given to the Household at Pennsic XLVIII for exceptional performance on the field (Both Heavy and Rapier) and off for Ozurr and Fortune to include not only fierce combat, but also recovery of a stolen gondola. For unstealing the gondola, our people were named "Fortune's Favored Bold, Defenders of the East Kingdom Gondola" Though this doesn't appear in any formal award list.
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At Pennsic L, the siege crews under command of Montgomery Josh of EK were granted this award, which may be interpreted as including our siege crew.
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.
Given to the Household at Pennsic XXXVII, after the Rapier Woods Battle for the prowess and ferocity of our Rapier Unit.
The Order of the Golden Alce (Æthelmearc)
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.
Given during Morghun and Meirwen's reign as Prince and Princess, for accomplishments in the martial arts and sciences.
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.
Given to the household at Pennsic War XXVI by the Sovereign Kein MacEwan and Alisha MacLeod for recognition of 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.
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A second Sable Falcon was awarded to the Household at Pennsic XXVII, following the Forlorn Hope Stand against the entire army of the Middle Kingdom.
Den Grimme Ælling (West Kingdom)
Given to those who do not reside in the Principality, for support and effort given to the principality. The token for this award is a late hatching egg, upon a silver coin, suspended from a sable ribbon.
Awarded to the Mountain Confederation due to the actions and request of Lady Grania Filia Brianni who aided their royal majesties Gwain and Meisha when they required transport to and from the local airport during Pennsic. In addition she also lent them an Arming Tent when their own arrangements to acquire one fell through. When presented with the award for her service she requested that the award be given to the houshold as she was taken away from set up and tear down of our own camp as she assisted them. In true Confed fashion, after the award was given the entire court was made incredibly drunk. View Scroll
Society Royals
Margaret Ny Connor, Queen to Ruslan Novgorodcev at Pennsic XXI (not a current member)
Letters of Marque
East Kingdom
Æthelmearc
Society Peerages
Order of the Chivalry
Granted for high proficiency in armored combat, coupled with chivalry, courtesy, and service. It consists of two equal, distinct paths: Knights (who swear fealty, wear a white belt/chain) and Masters/Mistresses of Arms (who do not swear fealty, wear a white baldric)
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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Kingdom Awards
Æthelmearc
Court Baron/Baroness
Order of the Gage
Given to recognize accomplishments in the heavy lists and melee fields
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
Order of the Fleur d'Æthelmearc
Given to recognize skill in the gentler arts
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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Order of the Golden Stirrup
For authenticity in martial appearance
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Order of the Keystone
Given for service to the kingdom, including teaching and autocratting
Order of the Golden Alce
Given for accomplishments in the martial arts and sciences
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Given for accomplishments in the peaceful arts and sciences, including entertaining and research
Order of the Sycamore
Order of the Cornelian
Given to honor courtesy. The token is a carnelian gemstone
Order of the Garnet
A principality order, now closed. Given to former consorts of Æthelmearc, who displayed gentility, grace, statesmanship, courtesy and chivalry during their reign. Companions are styled "Lady of the Garnet." Their duties are to promote courtesy and chivalry, to be an example of proper etiquette, to give counsel to the Coronet, to devise quests to promote the ideals of the order, and to give tokens of favor to those who perform extremely courteous/chivalrous acts, or to those who are constantly courteous/chivalrous. They have the privilege to select a Champion of the Garnet, and to convene a council to advise the Coronet on matters of courtesy and honor. The token of the order is a garnet.
Order of the Golden Thorn
Given for protection and defense of the Crown, usually for service in time of war or on the battlefield
Order of the Sigil of Æthelmearc
Given for service to the Crown. The token is the Æ (Aesch) of Æthelmearc.
Order of the Silver Buccle
Given to outstanding subjects age 14 and under. The token is a silver buckle.
Order of St. Swithin
Given by the Barony of St. Swithin’s Bog (Æthelmearc) for Martial Prowess
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East Kingdom
Court Baron/Baroness
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Grant of Arms
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
Companion of the Maunche
For arts & sciences, either for excellence in one specific area or for surpassing competence in several
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.
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.
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
Order of the Silver Tyger
Given by the Crown for martial skill in the armored combat lists or on the field of melee combat
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Order of the Silver Rapier
Given by the Crown for martial skill upon the Rapier Field, either in single combat or in melee combat
Order of the Silver Brooch
Given by the Crown for skill in the arts and/or sciences
Order of the Silver Wheel
Given by the Crown for service that benefits the local group, Kingdom, or Society
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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
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
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 Honor 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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...not too bad for mercenary scum...
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