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An '''Award of Arms''' is the lowest level of armigerous rank awarded by the [[Crown]], generally to those who have become recognized integrated participants in the Society. The Crown of An Tir has granted Principality Coronets the privilege of bestowing AA's to subjects of Their Principalities in the name of the Crown.
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An '''Award of Arms''' is the first level of armigerous rank awarded by the [[Crown]], generally to those who have become recognized as an integrated participant in the Society. The Crown of An Tir has granted Principality Coronets the privilege of bestowing AoA's to subjects of Their Principalities in the name of the Crown.
  
 
Despite the name, one does not need a Award of Arms to register a device - it simply becomes your arms after you receive the award. You don't need a registered device to receive an AoA, but your scroll won't have your device should you be awarded arms. Arms may also be awarded to groups and households. Court Baronies, by corpora, come with an Award of Arms if the recipient does not already have arms. Note that in An Tir Court Baronies are ranked above AoAs.
 
Despite the name, one does not need a Award of Arms to register a device - it simply becomes your arms after you receive the award. You don't need a registered device to receive an AoA, but your scroll won't have your device should you be awarded arms. Arms may also be awarded to groups and households. Court Baronies, by corpora, come with an Award of Arms if the recipient does not already have arms. Note that in An Tir Court Baronies are ranked above AoAs.
  
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The Crown charges the populace to bring those deserving of awards to their attention, by recommending them for awards. [http://antir.sca.org/Pubs/ATH/6recommendations.html Here] is an article on how and when to write an award recommendation, and [http://antir.sca.org/recommendations.php this] is the on-line recommendation form.
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Often referred to as "[[AoA]]" (ay-oh-ay) or sometimes an "[[AA]]"
  
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Sometimes referred to as "[[AA]]" or "[[AoA]]" (ay-oh-ay)
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'''''What does it mean to be an integrated participant?!''''' This simply means you have been participating (taking classes, volunteering, having discussions, fighting, etc.) enough that other members have noticed you and believe your continued contributions to the Society worthy of recognition. 
  
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Title: Entitles the recipient to style him or herself "Lord" (note capital) or "Lady." They are properly addressed as "my Lord" or "my Lady." See also: [[Forms of Address]]
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'''''Part of a Typical Ceremony:''''' *Recipient Name* where as it has come to Our notice that through diverse great efforts, you have considerably enriched Our Kingdom, it is thus Our pleasure to present you with an Award of Arms. From this day forward you have the rights and responsibilities of this rank, and We charge you to consult with Our heralds to determine suitable and unique arms.
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First Given from the Crown of An Tir: Margrethe af Træet (Madrone), Jan 16, 1982 (AS XVI)
  
 
[http://op.antirheralds.org/index.php?branchByName=0&ward=22&ward1=0&ward2=0 Listing of those awarded arms] (Warning - very, very large file)
 
[http://op.antirheralds.org/index.php?branchByName=0&ward=22&ward1=0&ward2=0 Listing of those awarded arms] (Warning - very, very large file)
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'''''Rights and Responsibilities of the Rank'''''
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Title: Entitles the recipient to style themselves(note capitals) "Lord" , "Lady", "Noble", "Armiger", or "(Name) nobilis", and properly addressed as such. Example: "my Lady" or "my Noble.", See also: [http://heraldry.sca.org/titles.html Official SCA Heralds List of Titles], [[Forms of Address]]
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Regalia: A simple [[circlet]] with no points or embellishments. See also: [[Sumptuary Laws]]
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Responsibilities: The people around you no longer consider you a "newcomer" and at least a few of them have vouched for your character. While you certainly have a lot more to learn and share(as we all do), newcomers will see you as a representative of the society and it is expected that you set the example and continue to uphold the SCA's foundational ideals curiously, chivalry, and honor with everyone you meet.
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'''The Crown charges the populace to bring those deserving of awards to their attention, by recommending them for awards. To recommend someone for this award or another
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[https://www.antir.org/our-people/award-recommendation GO HERE!!]'''
  
 
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[[Category:Awards]]
 
[[Category:Awards]]

Revision as of 04:57, 27 May 2021

Lady Kolfinna Vallagyoja receiving her Award of Arms from TRM Owain & Wrenn, Dec 6, 2008.

An Award of Arms is the first level of armigerous rank awarded by the Crown, generally to those who have become recognized as an integrated participant in the Society. The Crown of An Tir has granted Principality Coronets the privilege of bestowing AoA's to subjects of Their Principalities in the name of the Crown.

Despite the name, one does not need a Award of Arms to register a device - it simply becomes your arms after you receive the award. You don't need a registered device to receive an AoA, but your scroll won't have your device should you be awarded arms. Arms may also be awarded to groups and households. Court Baronies, by corpora, come with an Award of Arms if the recipient does not already have arms. Note that in An Tir Court Baronies are ranked above AoAs.

Often referred to as "AoA" (ay-oh-ay) or sometimes an "AA"

What does it mean to be an integrated participant?! This simply means you have been participating (taking classes, volunteering, having discussions, fighting, etc.) enough that other members have noticed you and believe your continued contributions to the Society worthy of recognition.

Part of a Typical Ceremony: *Recipient Name* where as it has come to Our notice that through diverse great efforts, you have considerably enriched Our Kingdom, it is thus Our pleasure to present you with an Award of Arms. From this day forward you have the rights and responsibilities of this rank, and We charge you to consult with Our heralds to determine suitable and unique arms.

First Given from the Crown of An Tir: Margrethe af Træet (Madrone), Jan 16, 1982 (AS XVI)

Listing of those awarded arms (Warning - very, very large file)

Rights and Responsibilities of the Rank

Title: Entitles the recipient to style themselves(note capitals) "Lord" , "Lady", "Noble", "Armiger", or "(Name) nobilis", and properly addressed as such. Example: "my Lady" or "my Noble.", See also: Official SCA Heralds List of Titles, Forms of Address

Regalia: A simple circlet with no points or embellishments. See also: Sumptuary Laws

Responsibilities: The people around you no longer consider you a "newcomer" and at least a few of them have vouched for your character. While you certainly have a lot more to learn and share(as we all do), newcomers will see you as a representative of the society and it is expected that you set the example and continue to uphold the SCA's foundational ideals curiously, chivalry, and honor with everyone you meet.


The Crown charges the populace to bring those deserving of awards to their attention, by recommending them for awards. To recommend someone for this award or another GO HERE!!

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