The Armory of Æthelmearc

Below you will find many of the badges and traditional tokens used within the Kingdom of Æthelmearc. Click on a thumbnail to see a larger version of the armory.

Kingdom Armory
Kingdom Arms
Kingdom Arms
Gules, an escarbuncle argent within a laurel wreath and in chief a coronet Or.
Heirs' Arms
Heirs' Arms
Gules, an escarbuncle argent within a laurel wreath and in chief a coronet Or, overall a label argent.
Populace Badge
Populace Badge
Gules, an escarbuncle argent within a bordure Or.

Awards and Orders

Youth Awards

These awards are non-armigerous and available to subjects 17 and under.

Order of the Silver Alce
Martial Prowess
Order of the Silver Buccle
Service
Order of the Silver Sycamore
Arts and Sciences
Order of the Stirrup
Martial Authenticity
(NOTE: Note that the Orders of the "Silver Stirrup" and "White Stirrup" are registered in other kingdoms. Therefore, those order names should not be used for this order.)
Non-Armigerous Awards
Augmentation of Arms
Recognition of extraordinary achievement to the Kingdom and Society. The Crown can bestow any Augmentation They see fit, though the demi-escarbuncle (pictured here) is the most common augmentation.
Æthelmearc Award of Excellence
Excellence in the eyes of the Crown
Order of the Cornelian
Exceptional courtesy
Award of Crowns Heart
(Description pending addition to Kingdom Law)
Award of Crowns Treasure
Largesse
Award of the Golden Escarbuncle
Given in recognition of a single noteworthy event in the eyes of the Crown. The color of the teardrop indicates the nature of the event: Green for Arts and Sciences, Black for Martial, and Red for Service.
Order of the Golden Thorn
Protection and Defense of the Crown
Order of Howlings WolfOrder of Howlings Wolf badge: a golden waning crescent, in front of which is a white wolf walking.
Given no more than three times per reign to those individuals who helped create and support entertainment of the Kingdom. In particular, those whose efforts enhance the festivities and evening revels with inclusive, joyous, and heroic acts of shenanigans.
Award of Irons Quill
(Description pending addition to Kingdom Law)
Jewel of Æthelmearc
Given once per reign to the individual the Crown feels best exemplifies skill, courtesy, chivalry and service
Sigil of Æthelmearc
Service to the Crown, usually as part of a Royal reign
Orders of Merit

These awards convey an Award of Arms if the recipient does not already have one.

Order of the Golden Alce
Martial Prowess
Order of the Golden Mirror
Medieval Aura, Non-Martial
Order of the Golden Stirrup
Martial Authenticity
Order of the Hearth Guide
For those who help others come into and find their place in the SCA.
Order of the Keystone
Service
Order of the Sycamore
Arts and Sciences
Orders of High Merit

These awards convey a Grant of Arms if the recipient does not already have one.

Order of the Fleur d'Æthelmearc
Arts and Sciences
Order of the Gage
Armored Martial Prowess
Order of the Golden Lance
Equestrian Prowess
Order of the Millrind
Service
Order of the Scarlet Battery
Siege Combat and Combat Archery Prowess
Order of the Scarlet Guard
Target Archery Prowess
Order of the White Horn
Thrown Weapons and Martial Specialties Prowess
Order of the White Scarf
Light Martial Prowess
Peerage Orders

These awards convey a Patent of Arms if the recipient does not already have one.

Order of Chivalry
Armored Martial Prowess
Order of Defense
Light Martial Prowess
Order of the Laurel
Arts and Sciences
Order of the Pelican
Service

Rank Badges

Archery Rank Badges
Archer
0-39 average
Marksman
40-59 average
Bowman
60-79 average
Master Bowman
80-99 average
Grand Master Bowman
100-119 average
Ludicrous Bowman
(unofficial)
120+ average
Thrown Weapons Rank Badges

This section of the page is undergoing an update. In the mean time, please find the badges on the Thrown Weapons Ranks page on the Æthelmearc Thrown Weapons site.

Officer's Badges

Society Officers' Badges
Seneschal
Chatelaine
Exchequer
Minister of
Arts and Sciences
Herald
Silent Herald
Chancellor Minor
Chronicler
Webminister
Æthelmearc Officers' Badges
Archer General
Houndmaster
Chancellor of the Æthelmearc Academy
Minister of the Lists
Marshalate Badges
Heavy Weapons Marshal
Fencing Marshal
Archery Marshal (Society)
Archery Marshal (Æthelmearc)
Thrown Weapons Marshal
Equestrian Marshal
Æthelmearc College and Guild Badges
Bardic College
Brewers Guild
Cooks and Bakers
Equestrian Guild
Hound Coursing Guild
Metalworkers Guild
Pages School
Scribal College