Kingdom Devices and Ensigns
Outlands, King and Kingdom of the (October 1988, Outlands)
Device: Vert, a stag argent,
attired and unguled, salient from between the boughs of a laurel wreath, in chief
a Saxon crown, all within a bordure embattled Or. (October 1988, Outlands)
Outlands, Queen of the
Device: Vert, a hind salient argent, unguled and in chief a Saxon crown, all within a wreath
of roses, lying as on a bordure, Or. (March 1989, Outlands)
Outlands, Crown Prince of the
Device: Vert, a stag salient argent, attired, unguled and gorged with a Saxon crown, all
within a bordure embattled Or, overall a label argent. (October 1988, Outlands)
Outlands, Crown Princess of the
Device: Vert, a hind salient argent, unguled and gorged with
a Saxon crown Or, between three doves rising, wings elevated and addorsed
argent, beaked and membered, within an orle embattled on the inner edge Or. (October 1988, Outlands)
Ensign
Badge: Vert, a stag salient argent, attired and unguled, within a bordure embattled Or. (October 1988, Outlands)
War Ensign
Badge: Pily bendy vert and Or, a stag's attire bendwise sinister gules. (December 1989, Outlands)
Grant Level Awards
Order of the Flower (August 1998, Outlands)
Badge: Vert, two stags combatant argent sustaining between them a sexfoil, a bordure
engrailed Or. (April 1999, Outlands)
Award given to those who have demonstrated extraordinary skill in the arts and/or sciences. Carries with it a Grant of Arms. The name was originally submitted as "Order of the Desert Flower of the Outlands". It was returned in July 1997 for non-period style. The name was resubmitted in January 1998 as "Order of the Flower of the Desert". That submission was pulled in April 1998 and replaced with "Order of the Flower". The badge was originally submitted as "(Fieldless) Two stags combatant sustaining between them a mamluk rosette gules". This submission set the precedent on the prohibition of mamluk rosettes as an acceptable SCA charge, and was returned in July 1997. Recipients of the order are currently styled "Companions of the Desert Flower" and are entitled to place the initials OFO after their name.
Order of the Iron Hart (May 1998, Outlands)
Badge: Vert, two stags combatant argent sustaining between them an axe argent hafted
Or, a bordure engrailed Or. (April 1999, Outlands)
Award given to those who have demonstrated extraordinary skill in the fighting arts of traditional SCA-style weaponry. Carries with it a Grant of Arms. Originally the name was registered as "Order of the Iron Hart of the Outlands" in July 1997. The name was changed to "Order of the Iron Hart" in May 1998. Recipients of the order are styled "Thegns of the Iron Hart" and are entitled to place the initials TIH after their names.
Order of Sharparrow (May 1998, Outlands)
Badge: Vert, on a
pale argent endorsed Or a fire arrow sable fletched vert enflamed gules.
(May 1998, Outlands)
Award given to those who have demonstrated extraordinary skill in the arts and sciences of traditional SCA-style archery.. Carries with it a Grant of Arms. The name was originally submitted as "Archers of the Iron Rain". It was modified at Kingdom level in the submissions process to "Order of the Sharparrow" when no adequate documentation could be found to support the word "Iron" modifying the word "rain" in period. The name and badge were both registered in May 1998. The name was modified by Laurel from "Order of the Sharparrow" to "Order of Sharparrow" to more correctly reflect the documentation used for "Sharparrow" A recipient of this award may be styled as an "Archer of the Iron Rain" and is entitled to place the initials AIR after their name.
Order of the Stag (May 1998, Outlands)
Badge: Vert, two
stags combatant sustaining between them a column argent, a bordure engrailed
Or. (April 1999, Outlands)
Award given to those who have served the kingdom well and faithfully, far and beyond the service normally expected from a citizen of the kingdom. Carries with it a Grant of Arms. The name was originally registered as "Order of the Stag of the Outlands". It was changed to "Order of the Stag" in May 1998. Recipients of this award are styled "Companions of the Stag" are entitled to place the initials OSO after their name.
Order of the White Scarf of the Outlands (April 1989, Outlands)
Badge: Sable, on a pale argent between two rapiers proper,
a stag's antler vert. (April 1989, Outlands)
Award given to those who have demonstrated excellence in the art of fence, giving freely of their expertise in the use and artistry of this weapons form and the courtly graces which accompany its mastery. Carries with it a Grant of Arms Defenders of the White Scarf are styled "Don" or "Doña" and are entitled to place the initials DWS after their names. The insignia of the order is a white scarf worn under the arm and tied at the shoulder. This award was elevated to grant-level on November 9, 1996. Members of the order prior to this date retain their awards at the former AoA level and may still be styled "Don" or "Doña".
Armigerous (AoA Level) Awards
Order of the Argent Hart (April 1988, Outlands)
Badge: Vert, a
stag's head, erased and affronty, argent, collared and armed, within a bordure
embattled Or. (April 1989, Outlands)
Award given to those who have demonstrated excellence in the arts and sciences, giving freely of their talents to enrich the Outlands. Carries with it an Award of Arms. Companions of the Argent Hart are entitled to place the initials CAH after their names.
Order of the Golden Pheon (April 1989, Outlands)
Badge: Vert, a
pheon inverted environed of a stag's attire, all within a bordure embattled
Or. (April 1989, Outlands)
Award given to those archers who have demonstrated their abilities in service to the Kingdom. Carries with it an Award of Arms. Recipients of the order are styled "Companions of the Golden Pheon," and are entitled to place the initials CGP after their names.
Order of the Silver Tyne (Name Not Yet Registered)
Badge: Vert, a
stag's attire palewise argent, a bordure embattled Or. (February 1999,
Outlands)
Award given to those who have demonstrated excellence in the art of fence, giving freely of their expertise in the use and artistry of this weapons form and the courtly graces which accompany its mastery. Carries with it an Award of Arms. This award was created to replace the "Order of the White Scarf of the Outlands" as the AoA level fencing award when the White Scarf was made into a Grant Level award in 1996. A recipient of this award may be styled as a "Defender of the Silver Tyne" and is entitled to place the initials DST after their name.
Order of the Stag's Blood (September 1987, Outlands)
Badge: Vert, in
saltire, a sword inverted proper and an axe argent, hafted Or, surmounted by a
stag's head cabossed argent, armed, within a bordure embattled Or. (April
1989, Outlands)
Award given to those who have demonstrated excellence in the fighting arts, both in teaching and in the use of traditional SCA-style weaponry. Carries with it an Award of Arms. Recipients of this award are styled "Defenders of the Stag's Blood," and are entitled to place the initials DSB after their names.
Order of the Stag's Heart (April 1988, Outlands)
Badge: Vert, a
heart Or between the attires of a stag's head cabossed argent, attired, within a
bordure embattled Or. (November 1989, Outlands)
Award given to those who demonstrate excellence in administrative abilities, giving freely of their time and talents to serve the kingdom. Carries with it an Award of Arms. Companions of the Stag's Heart are entitled to place the initials CSH after their name.
Order of the Trefoil (April 1989, Outlands)
Badge: Vert, a trefoil slipped argent within a bordure embattled Or. (April 1989, Outlands)
The Order of the Trefoil is unique in the SCA in that it can be given to the same recipient three times, once for each kind of trefoil. Each time the award is given it must be specified as to whether it is for service, fighting, or arts and sciences. In each case the badge remains the same. Carries with it an Award of Arms.
Non-Armigerous Kingdom Awards
Award of the Cordon Royal (BCR) (September 1987, Outlands)
No badge is associated with this award.
Award given by the King to those who have rendered personal service to him during the reign. Bearers of the Cordon Royal may wear the insignia of the order, a belt bearing a stylized rendition of the King's initials.
Legion of Gallantry of the Outlands (November 1993, Outlands)
No badge is associated with this award.
Award given to those who demonstrate courtliness and chivalry throughout the kingdom.
Order of the Promise of the Outlands (CPO) (January 1985, Atenveldt)
Badge: Vert, a
deer's head erased argent, budded, within a bordure embattled Or. (April
1989, Outlands)
Award given to young members of the Outlands who have demonstrated an understanding of life in the Society. It was originally an award from the Principality of the Outlands. The name was transferred to the Outlands from Atenveldt. The badge was changed to this one in April 1989.
Queen's Cypher (BQC) (Name Not Registered)
No badge is associated with this award.
Award given by the Queen to those who have rendered personal service to her during the reign. Bearers of the Queen's Cypher may wear the insignia of the order, a stylized rendition of the Queen's initials.
Order of the Queen's Grace (CQG) (Name Not Registered)
No badge is associated with this award.
Award given by the Queen to those whose conduct best exemplifies the ideals of courtliness and gentility. Companions of the Queen's Grace may wear the token of the order, a green and white braided lanyard worn on the shoulder.
Order of the Venerable Guard (April 1989, Outlands)
Badge: Vert, a sheaf of three swords inverted proper surmounted by a rose, all within a bordure embattled Or. (April 1989, Outlands)
Award given to those who have served the martial interests of the Society for fifteen years or more. Companions of the Venerable Guard are entitled to place the initials CVG after their name.
Order of the Walker of the Way (August 1987 via Laurel; May 1989, Outlands)
Badge: Argent, a
palmer, robed, hooded and bearing a staff sable. (December 1989,
Outlands)
Award given only once per reign, to that person whose behavior best personifies the highest ideals and values of the Current Middle Ages. Recipients are styled "Walkers of the Way," and are entitled to place the initials CWW after their name. The badge was modeled on the device of Sir Ton the Traveler, the Premier member of the Order.
Outlands Honors and Appointments
Champion of the Arts and Sciences: (Name Not Registered)
No badge is associated with this position.
Chosen at the Arts and Sciences Grand Competition, which may be held once per reign, at the kingdom Arts and Sciences events.
Flower of Chivalry: (Name Not Registered)
Badge: Vert, a rose, a bordure Or. (Badge Not Registered)
Given by the Queen to an entrant in the Queen's Champion Tournament who has displayed honor and chivalry throughout the rounds of fighting. The holder of this honor has the right to wear a green baldric trimmed with gold, depicting a gold rose, until the next Queen's Champion's Tournament. Each local group in the Outlands may also proclaim a Flower of Chivalry at their local Champion tournaments. The baldrics vary group to group, each in the group's livery colors, and depicting a different flower. An entrant in the Queen's Rapier Tournament may also be honored as a Flower of Chivalry, and given the privilege to wear a similarly decorated baldric, and to carry a rapier which is passed on from the previous Flower.
King's Bard (Name Not Registered)
Badge: Vert, a harp
Or surmounted by a trefoil slipped argent, all within a bordure embattled
Or. (November 1989, Outlands)
May be chosen by the King to serve throughout his reign.
King's Champion: (Name Not Registered)
Badge: Vert, a stag salient and a trefoil argent,
a
bordure
embattled Or. (Badge Not Registered)
In the past this honor fell to the second-place fighter in the Crown Lists. Currently, the recipient is personally chosen by the King. The King's Champion has the honor of wearing a green baldric, and a green tabard embattled in gold, depicting a white stag and trefoil, until the next King's Champion is chosen.
Queen's Bard (Name Not Registered)
Badge: Vert, a harp
argent surmounted by a rose, all within a bordure embattled Or. (April 1989,
Outlands)
May be chosen by the Queen to serve throughout her reign.
Protector of the Queen's Heart (April 1989, Outlands)
Badge: Vert, two
rapiers inverted in saltire proper, overall a heart, all within a bordure
embattled Or. (December 1989, Outlands)
Chosen in the Queen's Rapier Champion's Tournament, held twice yearly, on the weekend of Coronation. The Protector has the honor of wearing a green cape, bordered with gold roses, depicting a white doe. These items are returned to the Queen at the next Queen's Rapier Champion Tournament.
Queen's Champion of the Outlands (November 1993, Outlands)
Badge: Vert semy of roses Or, a hind salient and a fleur-de-lys argent. (Badge Not Registered)
Chosen in a tournament held twice yearly, on the weekend of Coronation. The Queen's Champion has the honor of wearing a green leather baldric, and a green tabard bordered with gold roses, depicting a white doe and trefoil. These items are returned to the Queen at the next Queen's Champion's Tournament.
Queen's Shield of Chivalry: (Name Not Registered)
Badge: Vert, a rose Or (Badge Not Registered)
Given by the Queen and Crown Princess to the entrant in the Crown Lists who conducts himself or herself the most chivalrously upon the field that day. The bearer of the Shield surrenders it to the new Queen at the next Crown Tournament. The shield itself is round, with a gold rose on a green field.
Royal Archer of the Outlands (March 1995, Outlands)
Badge: Vert, a
stag's head caboshed argent, attired Or, between three pheons one and two points
outward argent, a bordure embattled Or. (January 1999, Outlands)
Warlord of the Outlands: (Name Not Registered)
No badge is associated with this position.
Chosen in a tournament held at least once a year. The winner holds the title of "Warlord of the Outlands" until the next tournament.
Guilds
Trefoil Consortium (Name Not Registered)
Badge: On a bomb Or, a trefoil vert. (January 1990, Outlands)
Outlands Entertainer's Guild (Name Not Registered)
Badge: Two fool's baubles crosse in saltire argent, vested Or and vert, interlaced with a Heneage knot Or. (October 1990, Outlands)
Outlands Equestrian Guild (Name Not Registered)
Badge: Or, a horse courant sable and a base embattled vert. (February 1995, Outlands)
Principality Awards
Many awards and titles from the Outlands' years as a principality are still recognized although they are no longer awarded. Closed principality awards include:
Order of the Grail of Grace (CGG) (April 1981, Laurel)
No badge is associated with this award.
Award given by the Princess to those whose conduct best exemplifies the ideals of courtliness and gentility.
Order of the Leaping Stag (OLS) (April 1981, Laurel)
Badge: Vert, a stag leaping between in bend sinister a harp
and an olive branch bendwise, all argent. (January 1983, Outlands)
Award given for excellence in the Arts and Sciences.
Order of the Princess' Cypher (BPC) (Name Not Registered)
No badge is associated with this award.
Award given for personal service to the Princess.
Order of the Prince's Gauntlet (BPG) (Name Not Registered)
No badge is associated with this award.
Award given for personal service to the Prince.
Order of the Promise of the Outlands (January 1985, Atenveldt)
Badge: Vert, a deer's head erased argent, budded, within a bordure embattled Or. (April 1989, Outlands)
Order of the Stag's Tynes (CST) (March 1981, Outlands)
Badge: Vert, a stag's attires Or, affixed to the scalp erased
proper, within a bordure embattled Or (March 1981, Outlands)
Given for Service to the Principality of the Outlands.
Officer Badges
Archer General of the Outlands (March 1995, Outlands)
Badge: Vert, a stag's head cabossed, between its antlers two arrows inverted in saltire
argent, a bordure embattled Or. (March 1995, Outlands)
Ministry of the Lists (Name Not Registered)
Badge: Vert, a sword inverted and a quill pen crossed in saltire argent, a bordure embattled Or. (July 1997, Outlands)
White Stag Principal Herald (April 1983, Atenveldt)
Heraldic Seal: (Tinctureless) Two crossed trumpets, bells to chief, surmounted by a scroll bendwise sinister bearing the words "SALTANDI SALTARE", overall a stag salient, the whole within a bordure embattled. (December 1989, Outlands)
