One of the greatest attributes of the SCA is its cultural willingness to recognize ability on the tournament field, in the arts & sciences, or in dedicated service to the kingdom by way of each kingdom’s system of Awards.
These awards are given by The Crown and are based on recommendations submitted by the populace. The Crown will usually consult with others as to the accuracy and appropriateness of the recommendation. (Some of the Kingdom awards confer membership in an Order, and some of these Orders are polled by the Crown to see what the consensus is regarding the recommendation. But, anyone can send in an award recommendation for anyone else, and the King and Queen will consider it.)
Clicking the titles below will take you to Trimaris’ Order of Precedence listing for each award. There you will be able to see the badge associated with each award, as well as a listing of all recipients of that award.
Awards of Arms (AoA)
The most common award given is the Award of Arms (AoA). It is generally the first award that people receive in the SCA, and can be given for recognition of service, promise in the Arts and Sciences, Fighting, or Archery. The AoA is widely considered to indicate that the individual is involved and active enough in the SCA to be a real asset to the Society, rather than just someone who occasionally shows up at meetings or fighting practice. Receiving an AoA means that the individual is now a Lord or Lady, and should be addressed as such.
In Trimaris, the following awards carry with them, an Award of Arms, if the recipient is not already armigerous.
Order of the Argent Scales (OAST)
The Order of the Argent Scales of Trimaris may be bestowed for excellence in administrative service.
Order of the Trade Winds of Trimaris (OTWT)
The Order of the Trade Winds of Trimaris may be bestowed for enduring and exemplary service in the Arts and Sciences.
Order of the Silver Shield, Trimaris (OSST)
The Order of the Silver Shield of Trimaris may be bestowed for personal excellence in any martial art, including heavy weapons, archery, and live weapons.
Order of the Azure Brace (OAB)
The Order of the Azure Brace of Trimaris may be bestowed for personal excellence in the rapier martial arts.
In Oldenfeld, The Order of the Beacon of Oldenfeld is the award given to those individuals who provide exemplary service to the barony, and bestows upon them, an Award of Arms
Grants of Arms (GoA)
The Grant of Arms level of awards is the second tier of recognition for skill and/or accomplishment. Like with the AoA awards, the final decision on all GoA awards is the Crown’s, usually based on recommendations received from the populace and peers. A GoA award indicates an outstanding level of achievement to the kingdom. Any individual who receives a GoA should properly be referred to as Honorable Lord/Honorable Lady [First Name], and addressed Your Lordship/Ladyship.
In Trimaris, the following awards carry with them, a Grant of Arms.
Order of the Triskele Trimaris (OTT)
The Order of the Triskele Trimaris is the premier Kingdom honor given for exemplary service to the Kingdom as a whole in any area of endeavor and exemplary courtesy.
Order of the Argent Sword of Trimaris (OASW)
The Order of the Argent Sword of Trimaris is a premier fighting award and is given for excellence in, education in, and the fostering of heavy weapons combat.
Order of the Silver Trident, Trimaris (OSTT)
The Order of the Silver Trident Trimaris is the premier Arts and Science award for excellence in any Art or Science and exemplary courtesy.
Order of the White Scarf of Trimaris (OWST)
The Order of the White Scarf of Trimaris is awarded for the highest level of skills and training in light weapons combat. The Crown, pursuant to treaty with Ansteorra and the Outlands, bestows it.
Order of the Arc d’Or (OAO)
The Order of the Arc d’Or is awarded for the highest level of skill and training in archery, in combat or at the butts.
Order of the Golden Lance (OGL)
The Order of the Golden Lance is the premier equestrian award and is given for excellence in, education in, and the fostering of the equestrian arts.
Order of the Argent Mantle (OAM)
The Order of the Argent Mantle of Trimaris is a premier fighting award and is given for excellence in, education in, and the fostering of rapier combat.
Trimaris and Oldenfeld also bestow many non-armigerous awards for exemplary service and martial arts prowess.
Crown’s Order of Gratitude (COG): given for service to the sovereign and consort. An individual may be given this award more than once.
Order of Trimarian Gratitude (OTG): given for service to the sovereign. An individual may be given this award more than once.
Order of the Emerald Seas (OES): given for service to the consort of Trimaris. An individual may be given this award more than once.
Order of the Grey Beard (OGB): given to active fighters, age forty or older.
Order of the Mermaid’s Pearl (OMP): given for exemplary and continued service by those gentles over the age of fifty.
Order of the Argent Estoile (OAE): given for excellence in the Arts or Sciences in specific areas of endeavor. An individual may be given this award more than once.
Order of the Argent Palm (OAP): given for enduring and continuing service in any field of endeavor.
Order of the Argent Morningstar of Trimaris (OMS): given for personal excellence in the martial arts, including heavy and light weapons, archery and live weapons. An individual may be given this award more than once. (Formerly known as the Order of the Morning Star.)
Order of the Trefoil Argent of Trimaris (OTAT): given for exemplary courtesy, chivalry, and period presence. An individual may receive this award multiple times, however, the Crown may bestow the Trefoil Argent to only two people per reign.
Order of the Bard’s Laureate (OBL): given to those who have served as Poet, Troubadour, or Mask Laureate Trimaris. An individual may receive this award multiple times.
Order of the Fletcher (OF): given to children under the age of sixteen, for service. (Formerly known as the Order of the Sea Urchin.)
Order of the Golden Galleon (OGG): given for exemplary service as autocrat or head cook.
Order of the Herald’s Tressure (OHTT): given for exemplary and continued service as a herald.
Order of the Healer’s Lamp (OHL): given for exemplary and continued service to the physical health and well being of the populace ofTrimaris.
Order of the Watchful Flame (OWF): given for exemplary and continued service as a constable.
Order of the Silver Saddle Trimaris (OSSaT): given for exemplary and continued service in the equestrian arts.
Order of the Cross of St. Joan (OCSJ): given to veteran heavy-weapons fighters who are an inspiration both on and off the field of combat. Traditionally given to female fighters.
Order of the Azure Glove (OAGT): given for personal excellence in the rapier martial arts.
Order of the Sea Wall (OSW): given for exemplary and continued service as a Marshal.
Order of the Silver Sling (OSS): given for personal excellence in the martial arts children under the age of 18, including heavy and light weapons, archery and live weapons.
Order of the Orbis Honoris (OOH): given upon individuals who have promoted and developed Gulf Wars by providing exemplary leadership and service.
Oldenfeld Awards
Order of the Silver Acorn of Oldenfeld (OSAO)
The Order of the Silver Acorn of Oldenfeld may be bestowed for promise in the Arts or Sciences to the Barony of Oldenfeld.
Order of the Lion’s Paw of Oldenfeld (OLP)
The Order of the Lion’s Paw of Oldenfeld may be bestowed for promise in the Martial Arts in service to the Barony of Oldenfeld.
Order of the Cairn of Oldenfeld (OTC)
The Order of the Cairn of Oldenfeld may be bestowed for service to the Barony of Oldenfeld.