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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", 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. | ||
*Chiron: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style archery. Azure, a saggitary salient regardant and drawing his bow to sinister a bordure embattled argent | *[[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. | ||
*[[Chiron]]: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style archery. Azure, a saggitary salient regardant and drawing his bow to sinister a bordure embattled argent | |||
*[[Crescent]]: Awarded for outstanding service to the Kingdom. Azure, three crescents conjoined, horns outward, a bordure embattled argent. | |||
*[[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. | |||
== Armigerous Orders == | == Armigerous Orders == | ||
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. | 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. | ||
*[[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. | *[[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. 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. | *[[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. | |||
== Non-armigerous Awards == | == Non-armigerous Awards == | ||
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*[[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. | *[[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. | ||
*[[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 | *[[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 | ||
*[[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. | |||
*[[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. | |||
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Harp Argent Armigerous Awarded for superior skill in the arts or sciences | Harp Argent Armigerous Awarded for superior skill in the arts or sciences | ||
Azure, a harp within a bordure embattled argent | Azure, a harp within a bordure embattled argent | ||
Revision as of 15:54, 7 April 2008
Caidan Awards as of Caidan Law 13.
Patent-level Order
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.
- 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.
Grant-level Orders
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.
- 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.
- Chiron: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style archery. Azure, a saggitary salient regardant and drawing his bow to sinister a bordure embattled argent
- Crescent: Awarded for outstanding service to the Kingdom. Azure, three crescents conjoined, horns outward, a bordure embattled argent.
- 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.
Armigerous Orders
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.
- 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. 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.
Non-armigerous Awards
Bestow no titles or precedence. Given for a specific reason in a specific field.
- Acorn: Awarded to those minors who have demonstrated considerable contributions to the Kingdom.(Fieldless) An acorn proper.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Honors
A mixed bag 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.
Closed Orders and Honors
Orders and Honors that were previously used in Caid, but are now closed and no longer active.
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Harp Argent Armigerous Awarded for superior skill in the arts or sciences Azure, a harp within a bordure embattled argent King's Champion Honor 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. Laurel Patent Those who have excelled in the arts or sciences Polling Order (Tinctureless) A laurel wreath Legion of Courtesy Non-armigerous 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 Lux Caidis Grant Awarded for outstanding skill in the arts or sciences Azure, a sunburst, a bordure embattled argent Pelican Patent Those who have excelled in service Polling Order (Tinctureless) A pelican in its piety (Tinctureless) A pelican vulning itself
(Tinctureless) A chapeau Personal Heraldic Title Honor Those who have shown sustained devotion and extraordinary contributions to the arts of Heraldry and Armory A very rare and special award Queen's Champion Honor 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. Right Noble Honor 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 Rose Honor Those who have served as Consort of Caid for a full reign (Tinctureless) A wreath of roses Royal Peerage Patent 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 Royal Recognition of Excellence Non-armigerous Shall be awarded to individuals or groups for unique reasons, ranging from running a spectacular event to real-life heroism Signum Reginae Non-armigerous 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 Non-armigerous 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.
Signum Regni Non-armigerous 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.
Vanguard of Honor Non-armigerous 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
White Scarf Grant 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
Kingdom Awards that have been closed
Award Type Description Notes
Landmark Closed Locations found to have special significance to the Kingdom. This honor has been closed
New Battered Helm Closed Best death at the Queen's Champion Tournament This order has been closed
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