Order of the Mark

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Heraldry

(Tinctureless) A set of nesting scale weights within and conjoined to a mascle fleury at the upper point
Award Information
Type: Patent & Polling Order
Founded: 07/12/2025 (planned)
Premiere(s): (in Caid) Cecilia Medici, Nikolaos Phaistios, and Teka Turmanov
Recipients: Visit the Order of Precedence.

The Order of the Mark is a SCA Bestowed Peerage, along with the Order of Chivalry, the Order of the Laurel, the Order of the Pelican, and Order of Defense. Companionship in the Order of the Mark will be granted to those who have excelled in ranged martial pursuits (such as archery, thrown weapons, siege weapons, and mounted archery).

Titles

  • Master/Mistress/Companion of the Mark
  • Alternate Titles are available for substitution.

Token/Regalia

  • (Tinctureless) A set of nesting scale weights within and conjoined to a mascle fleury at the upper point
  • Two white vambraces or bracers

History

Board of Directors Announces Timeline and Order Information (April 2025)

The Board of Directors announced the timeline for implementation of the new Order here on April 7, 2025. The approval of the new peerage name, badge and regalia was publicly announced on social media on April 12, 2025.

Based on the Board of Directors' specifications, writs for the new Order could be offered for three premier members beginning on May 1, 2025. Elevations may begin as of June 7, 2025. No additional writs for new candidates to the Order can be issued until after the initial elevation date has passed, and the Crown can begin the ongoing process of consulting with the Order.

Caid Social Media Announcement (04/12/2025)

Unto the People of the Kingdom of Caid does Pennefer Crescent, on behalf of Their Royal Majesties Valentine and Brocc, Khan and King of Caid, give you greetings!

In light of the recent announcement from Society about our new peerage, the Order of the Mark, Their Majesties invite you to assist Them in selecting the three premiers by sending in letters of recommendation of individuals you consider to be ideal candidates. Please send your letters of recommendation to crown@sca-caid.org

They will then make Their decision in May and extend offers in that month.

We thank you for your assistance and cooperation on this and look forward to informing you of Their next steps as this Order develops in our Kingdom!

In Humble Service to the Realm,

Heryt Hemneter Pennefer Crescent Principal Herald

Creation of the Order of the Mark in Caid

On May 10, 2025, at opening court of Altavia Anniversary 2025, TRM Valentine and Brocc invited Dame Cecilia Medici, Master Nikolaos Phaistios, and Dame Teka Turmanov to be created the premiere three members of the Order of the Mark of Caid. They were elevated together into the Order at Summer Coronation 2025 on July 12, 2025.

More Information


Awards of Caid
Patent: Chivalry, Laurel, Pelican, Defense, Mark, Royal Peerage.
Grant: Grant of Arms, Argent Blade, Chiron, Crescent, Gauntlet, Golden Lance, Lux Caidis.
Armigerous: Award of Arms, Court Barony, Argent Arrow, Chamfron, Crescent Sword, Dolphin, Duellist, Harp Argent.
Non-armigerous: Acorn, Argent Star, Augmentation of Arms, Chanson, Corde de Guerre, Crescent and Flame, Crossed Swords, Furison of Caid, Legion of Courtesy, Ordo Cordis, Royal Recognition of Excellence, Signum Reginae, Sigillum Regis, Signum Regni, Vanguard of Honor.
Honors: Arts and Sciences Pentathlon Champion, King's Champion, Personal Heraldic Title, Queen's Champion, Right Noble, Rose.
Closed: White Scarf, Landmark, New Battered Helm, Arcus.
Other Information: Alternate Titles, Award Cords, Award Types, Closed Award, Polling Order, Rare and special award.