Hazel Leaf Pursuivant

History

The Herald of Terra Pomaria is one of the oldest offices in barony filled at the first official branch meeting on January 5th AS XVIII/1983. Upon elevation to baronial status in May of 1992, Terra Pomaria, under the guidance of then branch herald Friedhelm der Luchs, decided to make the position an official titled office. In May of 1994 the title Hazel Leaf Pursuivant was registered with the SCA College of Heralds as the official title. Although Friedhelm orchestrated the registration he was never officially Hazel Leaf Pursuivant in name as the official registration took place after he had stepped down. Cesare the Merchant filled the vacant office in early 1996 while also serving as Baron of Terra Pomaria as the result of an unexpected vacancy and the requirement at that time that the branch herald's office be filled.

The Order of the Hazelnut was created in Terra Pomaria for those who exhibit outstanding heraldic service in correlation to the title of Hazel Leaf Pursuivant. Although admittance to the order is not exclusive to former Hazel Leaf Pursuivants and/or Terra Pomaria Heralds, all current inductees have served in the branch herald's office.

Determination

Generally the length in office for the herald, and most offices in Terra Pomaria, is two years.

Regalia

Among the numerous pieces of ancient regalia that accompany this office include several baldrics, two tabbards, one bearing the device of the barony the other the badge of SCA Heraldry, a ceremonial cup and a SCA Heraldry Badge-designed floppy hat. As well, the leather-bound ceremonial of the branch may also be considered regalia linked exclusively to this position.

Office Holders

21st - Geoffrey Fitz Henrie from April 15, 2009 to present

20th - Lady Arianna of Waterford to April 15, 2009

19th - Thomas Sinclair from April 28, 2007

18th - Finna Grimsdottir from April 23, 2005 - April 28, 2007

17th - Jean-Jacques Lavigne from August 10, 2002 to April 23, 2005

16th - Tuirn Brecc from August 14, 2000 to August 10, 2002

15th - Elspeth of Glendinning from March 1999 to August 14, 2000

14th - William Percival from May 1996 to February 1999

13th - Cesare the Merchant (acting) from February 1996 to May 1996

12th - Jacob the Shameless from August 1995 to February 1996

11th - Stahlbern der Pfielschmidt from December 1993 to August 1995

Branch heralds above this point are officially titled Hazel Leaf Pursuivant

10th - Friedhelm der Luchs from October 1991 to November 1993 (Oversaw the transition of the branch from Shire to Barony)

9th - Cailean Aindrea Stewart from June 18, 1990 to September 1991

8th - Fenella de Comines from July 15, 1989 to June 18, 1990

7th - Andreas the Venetian from January 18, 1989 to July 15, 1989

6th - Bjorn the Woolly from October 22, 1988 to January 18, 1989

5th - Jakob van Gronigen from circa 1988 to October 22, 1988

4th - Chagatai Ba'atur from 1986 to circa 1988 (Oversaw the transition of the branch from Canton to Shire)

3rd - Pernelle de Proensa from September 1984 to 1986

2nd - Vandoral the Merchant from February 9, 1983 to September 1984

1st - Griselda from January 5, 1983 to February 9, 1983