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Caidan Awards as of Caidan Law 13. The [[Order of Precedence]] is the master list of who has received these awards.
Official Caidan Awards. The [[Order of Precedence]] is the master list of who has received these awards. See also: [[Awards Table]]


== Patent-level Order ==
== Patent ==
Bestows the title of Duke, Duchess, Count, Countess, Sir, Master, Mistress. This is the top end of the award structure, any recommendations for this level should be for an individual who is the best of the best.
Bestows the title of Duke, Duchess, Count, Countess, Viscount, Viscountess, Sir, Master, or Mistress, and the recipient may be addressed in various ways depending on specific award. These patents are the top end of the award structure; any recommendations for this level should be for an individual who is the best of the best.
*[[Chivalry]]: Those who have excelled in armored combat. [[Polling Order]]. KSCA: (Fieldless) A white belt. KSCA: (Tinctureless) A circular chain. MSCA: (Fieldless) A white baldric.
*[[Order of the Chivalry|Chivalry]]: Those who have excelled in armored combat, and may be addressed as "Sir / Dame" for knights or "Master / Mistress" for Masters of Arms.
*[[Laurel]]: Those who have excelled in the arts or sciences. [[Polling Order]]. (Tinctureless) A laurel wreath.
*[[Order of the Laurel|Laurel]]: Those who have excelled in the arts or sciences, and may be addressed as "Master / Mistress".  
*[[Pelican]]: Those who have excelled in service. [[Polling Order]]. (Tinctureless) A pelican in its piety. (Tinctureless) A pelican vulning itself. (Tinctureless) A chapeau.
*[[Order of the Pelican|Pelican]]: Those who have excelled in service, and may be addressed as "Master / Mistress".
*[[Royal Peerage]]: Those serving as Monarchs of Caid for a full reign receive a county, those serving as Monarchs of Caid for two full reigns receive a duchy. Duchy: Addressed as "Your Grace". County: Addressed as "Your Excellency". Duchy: (Tinctureless) A coronet with strawberry leaves. County: (Tinctureless) A coronet embattled.
*[[Order of Defense]]: Those who have excelled in rapier or cut & thrust combat, and may be addressed as "Master / Mistress".  
*[[Royal Peerage]]: Those serving as Crown and completing a reign receive a county and may be addressed as "Your Excellency". Those serving as Crown and completing two reigns receive a duchy and may be addressed as "Your Grace". In kingdoms that contain a principality, those serving as principality Prince or Princess and completing their term of service receive a viscounty and may be addressed as "Your Excellency".


== Grant-level Orders ==
== Grant ==
Bestows the style of "honorable", and may be addressed as "Your Lordship / Ladyship". This is for those who have shown high level of skill and competency in their area of expertise.
Bestows the style of Honorable Lord / Lady, and the recipient may be addressed as "Your Lordship / Ladyship". These are granted for those who have shown high level of skill and competency in their area of expertise.
*[[Grant of Arms]]: Those who have been of diverse exceptional service to the Realm. No regalia, but the right to display arms with helm and crest.
*[[Grant of Arms]]: Those who have been of diverse exceptional service to the Realm.
*[[Chiron]]: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style archery. Azure, a saggitary salient regardant and drawing his bow to sinister a bordure embattled argent
*[[Argent Blade]]: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style rapier combat.  
*[[Crescent]]: Awarded for outstanding service to the Kingdom. Azure, three crescents conjoined, horns outward, a bordure embattled argent.
*[[Chiron]]: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style archery.  
*[[Gauntlet]]: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-sanctioned armored combat. Azure, a dexter gauntlet sustaining by the blade a sword fesswise, a bordure embattled argent.
*[[Crescent]]: Awarded for outstanding service to the Kingdom.  
*[[Lux Caidis]]: Awarded for outstanding skill in the arts or sciences. Azure, a sunburst, a bordure embattled argent.
*[[Gauntlet]] of Caid: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style armored combat.  
*[[White Scarf]]: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style rapier combat in accordance with the Treaty of the White Scarf. [[Polling Order]]. White scarf worn on the left arm or shoulder.
*[[Golden Lance]] of Caid: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style equestrian activities.  
*[[Lux Caidis]]: Awarded for outstanding skill in the arts or sciences.


== Armigerous Orders ==
== Armigerous ==
Bestow the title of Lord/Lady. The first tier of precedence bearing awards, this is for those who have started to flower in their area.
This award bestows the title of Baron / Baroness.  
*[[Award of Arms]]: Those who have been of diverse great service to the Realm. No regalia, but the right to display arms with a simple crown a top the shield.
*[[Court Barony]]: Those subjects who exemplify noble demeanor and whose contributions have enriched the Realm in unique ways. Bestows the title of Baron/Baroness. In Caidan Law Article VIII.F.3, Court Barony is an armigerous award placed in the Order of Precedence above the other awards in this category, but below the grant level awards.
*[[Court Barony]]: Those subjects who exemplify noble demeanor and whose contributions have enriched the Realm in unique ways. Addressed as "Your Excellency". Coronet, of a form usually chosen by recipient (except cannot be ducal or comital). Six "pearls" (large spheres) around brim is a common choice.
*[[Argent Arrow]]: Awarded for superior skill and appearance in target archery. Azure, an arrow between in fess two crescents argent.
*[[Crescent Sword]]: Awarded for superior skill and appearance in armored combat. Azure, a crescent surmounted by a sword all within a bordure embattled argent.
*[[Dolphin]]: Awarded for superior service to the Kingdom. Azure, a dolphin embowed uriant to sinister argent.
*[[Duelist]]: Awarded for superior skill and appearance in SCA-style rapier combat. Per pale azure and argent, two rapiers, a bordure embattled counter changed.
*[[Harp Argent]]: Awarded for superior skill in the arts or sciences. Azure, a harp within a bordure embattled argent.


== Non-armigerous Awards ==
Bestows the title of Lord / Lady. The first tier of precedence-bearing awards. These are awarded for those who have started to flower in their area of expertise.
Bestow no titles or precedence. Given for a specific reason in a specific field.
*[[Award of Arms]]: Those who have been of diverse great service to the Realm.
*[[Acorn]]: Awarded to those minors who have demonstrated considerable contributions to the Kingdom.(Fieldless) An acorn proper.
*[[Arcus]]: Awarded for superior skill and appearance in combat archery.
*[[Augmentation of Arms]]: Those who have given years of consistent service and dedication to the Kingdom of Caid. A very rare and special award. The recipient is entitled to register a modification to their arms, often times it takes form of the Caidan Cross.
*[[Argent Arrow]]: Awarded for superior skill and appearance in target archery.
*[[Chanson]]: Those who have excelled in musical arts. Also known as L'Honneur de la Chanson. Azure, a goblet argent, charged on the bowl with a crescent azure, within a bordure embattled argent
*[[Chamfron]] of Caid: Awarded for superior skill and authenticity in appearance in equestrian activities.
*[[Corde de Guerre]]: Granted for acts of extreme valor upon the war battlefield. Blue and white braided cord worn on the left arm or shoulder.
*[[Crescent Sword]]: Awarded for superior skill and appearance in armored combat.
*[[Crossed Swords]]: Granted to such fighting units as have demonstrated exceptional skill at arms, valor, and chivalry upon the battlefield. Per fess argent and azure, two swords in saltire counterchanged.
*[[Dolphin]] of Caid: Awarded for superior service to the Kingdom.
*[[Legion of Courtesy]]: The Consort reserves and has the sole right to award the Legion of Courtesy to those found deserving. A rose Or barbed and seeded vert.
*[[Duellist]]: Awarded for superior skill and appearance in SCA-style rapier combat.
*[[Royal Recognition of Excellence]]: Shall be awarded to individuals or groups for unique reasons, ranging from running a spectacular event to real-life heroism.
*[[Harp Argent]]: Awarded for superior skill in the arts or sciences.
*[[Signum Reginae]]: Bestowed by the Queen on those found to have been of special support during the reign. The token is a brooch in the form of a silver crescent, engraved with the sigil of the consort.
 
*[[Sigillum Regis]]: Bestowed by the King on those found to have been of special support during the reign. The token is a silver brooch in the form of Caidan Cross, engraved with the sigil of the King.
== Non-armigerous ==
*[[Signum Regni]]: Bestowed by the King and Queen on those found to have been of special support during the reign. The token is a brooch in the form of a silver crescent, engraved with the sigil of the sovereign and consort.
Bestows neither title nor precedence. These are awarded for a specific reason in a specific field.
*[[Vanguard of Honor]]: Granted for recognition of outstanding honorable and chivalric actions upon the tournament field. [[Polling Order]]. Orange and black braided cord worn on the right arm or shoulder.
*[[Acorn]]: Awarded to youths for excellence in service.
*[[Augmentation of Arms]]: Those who have given years of consistent service and dedication to the Kingdom of Caid.  
*[[Chanson]]: Those who have excelled in musical arts. Also known as L'Honneur de la Chanson.
*[[Corde de Guerre]] of Caid: Granted for acts of extreme valor upon the war battlefield.  
*[[Crescent and Flame]]: Awarded to youths for outstanding endeavors in the arts & sciences.
*[[Crossed Swords]] of Caid: Granted to such fighting units as have demonstrated exceptional skill at arms, valor, and chivalry upon the battlefield.  
*[[Furison]] of Caid: Granted to those who spread the light of knowledge by sharing the skills and passions of their crafts through teaching.
*[[Legion of Courtesy]]: The Consort reserves and has the sole right to award the Legion of Courtesy to those found deserving.
*[[Ordo Cordis]]: Bestowed by the Monarchs, and given at most once per reign, to an individual who is deemed to embody the ideals of Caid through exemplary behavior, exceptional virtue, and inspirational courtesy.
*[[Royal Recognition of Excellence]]: Shall be awarded to individuals or groups for unique reasons, ranging from running a spectacular event to real-life heroism.  
*[[Argent Star]]: Awarded to youths for honor and chivalry in youth combat.
*[[Signum Reginae]]: Bestowed by the Consort on those found to have been of special support during the reign.  
*[[Sigillum Regis]]: Bestowed by the Sovereign on those found to have been of special support during the reign.  
*[[Signum Regni]]: Bestowed by the Monarchs on those found to have been of special support during the reign.  
*[[Vanguard of Honor]]: Granted for recognition of outstanding honorable and chivalric actions upon the tournament field. This is a polling order.


== Honors ==
== Honors ==
A mixed bag of thank yous, offices and titles.
Various forms of thank-yous, offices and titles.
*[[Arts and Sciences Pentathlon Champion]]: The winner of the Arts and Sciences Pentathlon, which is usually held every other year.
*[[Arts and Sciences Pentathlon Champion]]: The winner of the Arts and Sciences Pentathlon, which is usually held every other year.
*[[King's Champion]]: The non-victorious finalist in Crown Tournament, or to someone who fought exceptionally well in the tournament. The champion receives a sword and tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*[[King's Champion]]: The non-victorious finalist in Crown Tournament, or to someone who fought exceptionally well in the tournament.
*[[Personal Heraldic Title]]: Those who have shown sustained devotion and extraordinary contributions to the arts of Heraldry and Armory. A very rare and special award.
*[[Personal Heraldic Title]]: Those who have shown sustained devotion and extraordinary contributions to the arts of Heraldry and Armory.  
*[[Queen's Champion]]: The winner of the Queen's Champion Tournament in a specific form. The victor is given regalia of the office to wear for the duration of the reign.
*[[Queen's Champion]]: The winner of the Queen's Champion Tournament in a specific form.  
*[[Right Noble]]: Those Guilds or study groups that have provided great service or contributed to the benefit of the Kingdom   No regalia, but the the right to display guild's armory with full achievement: supporters, helm and crest.
*[[Right Noble]]: Those Guilds or study groups that have provided great service or contributed to the benefit of the Kingdom.
*[[Rose]]: Those who have served as Consort of Caid for a full reign. (Tinctureless) A wreath of roses.
*[[Rose]]: Those who have served as Consort of Caid for a full reign.  


== Closed Orders and Honors ==
== Closed ==
Orders and Honors that were previously used in Caid, but are now closed and no longer active.
Orders and Honors that were previously used in Caid, but are now closed and no longer active.
*Landmark: Locations found to have special significance to the Kingdom.  
*[[Aurora Caidis]]: Awarded to youths for excellence in arts & science.
*New Battered Helm: Best death at the Queen's Champion Tournament.
*[[Landmark]]: Locations found to have special significance to the Kingdom.  
*[[New Battered Helm]]: Best death at the Queen's Champion Tournament.
*[[White Scarf]]: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style rapier combat in accordance with the Treaty of the White Scarf.


== More Information ==
== More Information ==
*[[Awards Table]]
*[http://royals.sca-caid.org/awards/awards.php Caidan Awards]
*[http://royals.sca-caid.org/awards/awards.php Caidan Awards]
*[http://seneschal.sca-caid.org/ Caidan Kingdom Law]
*[http://seneschal.sca-caid.org/ Caidan Kingdom Law]
*[[The Giving and Receiving of Awards]] - Article by Baron [[Malcolm Alberic]]


[[Category: Awards]]
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Latest revision as of 21:27, 26 August 2021

Official Caidan Awards. The Order of Precedence is the master list of who has received these awards. See also: Awards Table

Patent

Bestows the title of Duke, Duchess, Count, Countess, Viscount, Viscountess, Sir, Master, or Mistress, and the recipient may be addressed in various ways depending on specific award. These patents are the top end of the award structure; any recommendations for this level should be for an individual who is the best of the best.

  • Chivalry: Those who have excelled in armored combat, and may be addressed as "Sir / Dame" for knights or "Master / Mistress" for Masters of Arms.
  • Laurel: Those who have excelled in the arts or sciences, and may be addressed as "Master / Mistress".
  • Pelican: Those who have excelled in service, and may be addressed as "Master / Mistress".
  • Order of Defense: Those who have excelled in rapier or cut & thrust combat, and may be addressed as "Master / Mistress".
  • Royal Peerage: Those serving as Crown and completing a reign receive a county and may be addressed as "Your Excellency". Those serving as Crown and completing two reigns receive a duchy and may be addressed as "Your Grace". In kingdoms that contain a principality, those serving as principality Prince or Princess and completing their term of service receive a viscounty and may be addressed as "Your Excellency".

Grant

Bestows the style of Honorable Lord / Lady, and the recipient may be addressed as "Your Lordship / Ladyship". These are granted for those who have shown high level of skill and competency in their area of expertise.

  • Grant of Arms: Those who have been of diverse exceptional service to the Realm.
  • Argent Blade: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style rapier combat.
  • Chiron: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style archery.
  • Crescent: Awarded for outstanding service to the Kingdom.
  • Gauntlet of Caid: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style armored combat.
  • Golden Lance of Caid: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style equestrian activities.
  • Lux Caidis: Awarded for outstanding skill in the arts or sciences.

Armigerous

This award bestows the title of Baron / Baroness.

  • Court Barony: Those subjects who exemplify noble demeanor and whose contributions have enriched the Realm in unique ways. Bestows the title of Baron/Baroness. In Caidan Law Article VIII.F.3, Court Barony is an armigerous award placed in the Order of Precedence above the other awards in this category, but below the grant level awards.

Bestows the title of Lord / Lady. The first tier of precedence-bearing awards. These are awarded for those who have started to flower in their area of expertise.

  • Award of Arms: Those who have been of diverse great service to the Realm.
  • Arcus: Awarded for superior skill and appearance in combat archery.
  • Argent Arrow: Awarded for superior skill and appearance in target archery.
  • Chamfron of Caid: Awarded for superior skill and authenticity in appearance in equestrian activities.
  • Crescent Sword: Awarded for superior skill and appearance in armored combat.
  • Dolphin of Caid: Awarded for superior service to the Kingdom.
  • Duellist: Awarded for superior skill and appearance in SCA-style rapier combat.
  • Harp Argent: Awarded for superior skill in the arts or sciences.

Non-armigerous

Bestows neither title nor precedence. These are awarded for a specific reason in a specific field.

  • Acorn: Awarded to youths for excellence in service.
  • Augmentation of Arms: Those who have given years of consistent service and dedication to the Kingdom of Caid.
  • Chanson: Those who have excelled in musical arts. Also known as L'Honneur de la Chanson.
  • Corde de Guerre of Caid: Granted for acts of extreme valor upon the war battlefield.
  • Crescent and Flame: Awarded to youths for outstanding endeavors in the arts & sciences.
  • Crossed Swords of Caid: Granted to such fighting units as have demonstrated exceptional skill at arms, valor, and chivalry upon the battlefield.
  • Furison of Caid: Granted to those who spread the light of knowledge by sharing the skills and passions of their crafts through teaching.
  • Legion of Courtesy: The Consort reserves and has the sole right to award the Legion of Courtesy to those found deserving.
  • Ordo Cordis: Bestowed by the Monarchs, and given at most once per reign, to an individual who is deemed to embody the ideals of Caid through exemplary behavior, exceptional virtue, and inspirational courtesy.
  • Royal Recognition of Excellence: Shall be awarded to individuals or groups for unique reasons, ranging from running a spectacular event to real-life heroism.
  • Argent Star: Awarded to youths for honor and chivalry in youth combat.
  • Signum Reginae: Bestowed by the Consort on those found to have been of special support during the reign.
  • Sigillum Regis: Bestowed by the Sovereign on those found to have been of special support during the reign.
  • Signum Regni: Bestowed by the Monarchs on those found to have been of special support during the reign.
  • Vanguard of Honor: Granted for recognition of outstanding honorable and chivalric actions upon the tournament field. This is a polling order.

Honors

Various forms of thank-yous, offices and titles.

  • Arts and Sciences Pentathlon Champion: The winner of the Arts and Sciences Pentathlon, which is usually held every other year.
  • King's Champion: The non-victorious finalist in Crown Tournament, or to someone who fought exceptionally well in the tournament.
  • Personal Heraldic Title: Those who have shown sustained devotion and extraordinary contributions to the arts of Heraldry and Armory.
  • Queen's Champion: The winner of the Queen's Champion Tournament in a specific form.
  • Right Noble: Those Guilds or study groups that have provided great service or contributed to the benefit of the Kingdom.
  • Rose: Those who have served as Consort of Caid for a full reign.

Closed

Orders and Honors that were previously used in Caid, but are now closed and no longer active.

  • Aurora Caidis: Awarded to youths for excellence in arts & science.
  • Landmark: Locations found to have special significance to the Kingdom.
  • New Battered Helm: Best death at the Queen's Champion Tournament.
  • White Scarf: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style rapier combat in accordance with the Treaty of the White Scarf.

More Information


Awards of Caid
Patent: Chivalry, Laurel, Pelican, Defense, Royal Peerage.
Grant: Grant of Arms, Argent Blade, Chiron, Crescent, Gauntlet, Golden Lance, Lux Caidis.
Armigerous: Award of Arms, Court Barony, Arcus, 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.
Other Information: Alternate Titles, Award Cords, Award Types, Closed Award, Polling Order, Rare and special award.