In A.S. 8, An Tir was created as a principality of the West Kingdom. It became the ninth kingdom of the Society for Creative Anachronism in A.S. 16.
The arms of the kingdom are Checky Or and argent, a lion rampant tail forked and nowed sable, crowned gules, grasping in dexter forepaw a laurel wreath bendwise vert.
Many awards' names and badges incorporate elements of the kingdom's arms. The symbol of An Tir is the black lion.
Order of the Grey Goose Shaft: given for excellence in archery. This is a polling order.
The order's badge is: Checky Or and argent, a goose within four arrows lying as on a mascle
sable, and the token is a white leather archer's bracer. Members of
the order have the right to take "arcarii" or students.
Order of the White Scarf (closed): given for skill in rapier combat. The token is a white scarf.
Order of the Goutte de Sang: given for substantial service to the kingdom.
The token takes many forms, generally a medallion with a red drop on a checky
gold and silver field. The order's badge is: Checky Or and argent, a goutte de
sang.
Order of the Jambe de Lion: given for skill in the arts and sciences and
willingness to share their skill with others. The token is a pewter medallion
of the order's badge: Checky Or and argent, a
lion's jambe bendwise inverted erased sable.
Ordo Hastae Leonis (Order of the Spear of the Lion): given for excellence
and chivalry in the pursuit and practice of the art of war.
Order of the Lion et de la Lance: given for excellence and chivalry in the pursuit and
practice of the equestrian arts.
Order of the Sable Gauntlet of An Tir: given for excellence and chivalry in the pursuit and
practice of combat.
The following awards are also accompanied by an Award of Arms, if the recipient does not already have one:
Sanguine Thorn: given to recognize efforts in service.
Griffe et du Lion: given to recognize efforts to learn and further the Arts.
L'Esperon et du Lion: given to recognize efforts to learn and further the combat arts. (This award was
previously called the Fury of Fenrir.
Sable Pheon: given to recognize efforts to learn and further the arts of archery, in all its
forms, as well as thrown weapons.
These awards do not confer the right to bear arms. With the exception of the Honor of the Lion of An Tir, these awards have no bearing on an individual's standing in the Order of Precedence.
Order of the Honor of the Lion of An Tir: given to those who are an inspiration to the Crown and embody those ideals that are most cherished in An Tir and the Society. It is traditionally bestowed only once per reign. The Crown may choose to consult with those previously recognized with the honor. Recipients may place the title "Lion of An Tir" after their names, and are so styled. They are entitled to include: A lion, tail forked and nowed Sable, as a supporter in their arms, and may add to their personal banner: A stripe on dexter checky Or and Argent, to signify their estate.
An Augmentation of Arms is considered the highest honor a person can receive for sustained service to Crown and Kingdom.
Order of the Rose is offered by the Crown to those who have completed serving a term as a the member of the Crown who acted as inspiration in the Crown Tournament. Members of this order are charged with encouraging chivalric and courteous behavior among all members of the Society.
Order of Valorous Estate: membership in the order is offered by the reigning Principality Coronet to those who acted as inspiration in the Coronet Tournament and completed serving a term as a member of the Principality Coronet. Members of the order are charged with encouraging chivalrous and courteous behaviour among all members of the Society.
The Silver Rose: given by the Crown to the person who finishes
second in the Crown Tournament. The token is a pewter medallion of a heraldic
rose, and the order's badge is: A rose argent, barbed and seeded, slipped and
leaved, proper.
The Silver Lily: given by the Crown to the inspiration of
the combatant who finished second in the Crown Tournament. The token is a pewter medallion in the
shape of a lily, and the order's badge is: (Fieldless) Three lilies conjoined
at the stems in pall inverted argent.
The Lion's Sword: given by the Crown upon an individual's completion of a term as Champion of An Tir, either by holding the position until the next Champion's Tournament or by ascending the throne during their tenure as champion.
The Lion's Rapier: given by the Crown upon an individual's completion of a term as the Champion of Rapier Combat.
The Lion's Arrow: given by the Crown upon an individual's completion of a term as Kingdom Protector (also known as the Kingdom Archery Champion).
The Lion's Heart: given by the Crown upon an individual's completion of a term as the Kingdom Arts and Sciences Champion.
The Troubadour of the Lion given by the Crown upon an individual's completion of a term as Kingdom Bardic Champion.
The Ordre du Cheval et du Lion given by the Crown upon an individual's completion of a term as Kingdom Equestrian Champion.
The Iron Chain given by the Crown for deeds of true courage and bravery in the face of personal and real danger. The token of the order is a black iron chain.
Honor of the Lion's Cub: given to children who have shown noble merit.
Honour of the Belated Rose: given by the Crown after consultation with the Orders of the
Rose and the Valorous Estate, for courteous and
courtly behavior. The badge is: On a heart checky Or and Argent, a rose
slipped and leaved Sable.
Honor of the Carp: given by the Royal Consort for excellence in period dress, thought, speech, behavior, and encampment.
The Mano d'Oro: given after consultation with the Minister of Arts and
Sciences, for significant time and service to the furtherance of the arts and
sciences in the Kingdom. Only one per reign is customarily given.
Its token is a medallion of a gold hand, palm forward, on a purple field. The badge is:
Purpure, within a double tressure Or, a dexter hand couped apaumy Or.
Sable Chime: given by the Crown for performance of period bardic arts throughout the Kingdom.
The Sable Scrivener given by the Crown for excellent service to An Tir by a member of the scribal community.
Muckin' Tall Maul: given upon recommendation of the previous recipient for ferocity on the field during the Crown Tournament lists.
Old Shattered Shield: presented for valor and authentic death in the crown lists. The recipient must place his/her mark on the shield, and present it to the most deserving combatant at the next crown tournament.
The Maul and Shield are considered "comic" awards, more burden than honor.
Lion's Torse: given by the Crown for armor worn on the field that is period, functional, and esthetically pleasing.
Fury of the Lion: given for ferocity and chivalry on the field of battle.
The Throne's Favor given by the Crown to a subject or group for a significant contribution to the Kingdom through conspicuous service. Recipients have the right to display a checky Or and argent pennon, with ribbons in colors associated with the awarding royalty.
King's Favor: given by the King as a token of personal favor.
Forget-me-not: given by the Queen as a token of personal favor. The token is the initial of the Queen dependent from a pewter forget-me-not blossom.
The Lion's Strength: given by the Crown for consistent and significant contributions to the Kingdom
for 20 years or more.
The Leo Minor: given by the Crown to the teens of An Tir for continued service to the Kingdom.
The Rath of An Tir: is given for period encampments that are pleasing to the Crown.
Ordre la main de Sainte Nicholas: given to those who have gone above and
beyond the obligations of fealty and rank to contribute to the word fame of the Kingdom
through donations of time, goods, and service in the creation of largesse, clothing for the
Crown, and Kingdom regalia. It is customarily given no more than twice per reign.
The Bountiful Hand: given to the individuals and groups who contribute to the word fame of the Kingdom through donations of time, treasure, and service in the creation of largesse, clothing for the Crown, Kingdom scrolls, Kingdom regalia, and anything else created on behalf of the Crown or Kingdom.
The Order of Terpsichore's Fox: given by the Crown to those who excel in the performance, teaching, and/or promotion of period dance in the Kingdom.
The Scholar of An Tir: given by the Crown to all individuals who score an 80% or higher on any entry in the Kingdom Arts & Sciences and Bardic competition.
The Sable Bonnet given by the Crown to the individual with the single highest score on an entry in the Kingdom Arts & Sciences and Bardic competition.
The Order of the Lion's Mane: given by the Crown to those who excel in the display, wearing, and/or creation of exceptional period costume.
Grace of An Tir: given by the Crown for leading by example in gracious and chivalric behavior.
The badge of the award is (Fieldless) an apple blossom quarterly Or and Argent.
Ordo Vitae: given by the Crown to those innovating in times of need for the benefit of An Tir.
(Previously called the Alimentum Vitae).
Hearth of Hospitality: given those who welcome the Crown, Their household, or others, by
giving them a place to stay and taking care of them when they are far from home.
Inspirational Inspiration: given by the Crown to recognize inspirations who are exemplary
in their support and inspiration. (Formerly called Inspirational Consort.)
Lion's Pride: given by the Crown to the prince royal,
princess royal, shazade royal or eibling royal at the conclusion of their parent's reign.
Honor of the Or and Argent: given by the Crown once per reign, to an individual who labors
quietly, serving in the shadows of the Lion Thrones on tasks for the betterment of An Tir.
Wordsmith: given to those who distinguish themselves as crafters of period written or spoken
words which add to the authentic atmosphere. This includes wording for charters, scrolls, courts, prose,
poetry, performance pieces, letters, speech, and ceremonies.
Courage of An Tir: given as a token of appreciation to those who have served in the military
or as first responders, and through their deeds reflect the spirit of An Tir.
Ludicrous Bowman: given by the Crown to recognize those who are exemplary in the art of archery.
Technically not an award; it is an earned rank in target archery recognized in all kingdoms,
achieved by attaining an average Royal Round score of 120 or more. The name was chosen because it
had previously been thought to be unattainable, until it was proven otherwise.
Golden Owl: given for longevity and dedication in teaching (over 15 years) and passing
historical knowledge on to the younger generation.
Golden Lotus: given to recognize inviting, safe, and open-minded community members, who have gone above
and beyond to assist unrepresented populations and newcomers in the Society.
There are other honors noted in An Tir kingdom law that are personal awards given by the Crown. These are not registered with the College of Heralds, are not part of a formal order and are non-armigerous.
The King's Sigil: given to those who have been of exemplary personal service to the King during his reign.
The King's Cypher: given by the king, at his last court, to those who were of exceptional service during his reign. It recognizes those who have been the pillars of the Crown, beyond the call of duty.
The Queen's Favor: given to those who have distinguished themselves through personal service to the Queen.
The Royal Cypher: given to those who have been thoughtful and helpful personally to the Crown.
The King's Shield: bestowed by the King upon a squire for chivalry shown.
The Royal Scribal Favor: a personal award given by the Crown.
The Spectre Leonis: given to recognize the influence and lasting mark left on Crown and Kingdom, and the significant void felt through their absence. It is the rejoicing of their return, be it temporary or permanent.
The Company of the Golden Butterfly
The rank of Sergeant of Arms was established in A.S. 12 to provide a way for unbelted fighters to demonstrate their proficiency in the martial arts and in the gentler disciplines of medieval culture. The rank, which is not armigerous, is bestowed and administered by the territorial Barons and Baronesses of the kingdom. During the tourney the candidates are tested in heraldry, calligraphy, the arts and sciences, chess, other medieval games, and more. Their chivalry and courtesy are judged, and they compete in a tournament where the sergeants and knights judge their skill. Successful candidates swear an oath of fealty to their baroness, are addressed as Sergeant, and wear a belt with the baronial badge on the buckle. If a sergeant is elevated to the Chivalry, the rank of Sergeant is resigned. If the Baron/Baroness step down, the sergeants of that barony may choose to resign or to renew their vows to the new Baron/Baroness. In the same manner, archers may earn the rank of Yeoman, rapier fighters may earn the rank of Gallant, and those skilled in the arts or in service may earn the rank of Courtier.
Golden Unicorn/Silver Unicorn: marks of personal favor given by the late Dowager Princess, Her Serene Highness Janeltis Karaine Starfollower. This lady so won the affection of the populace during her reign as Princess of the Principality of An Tir, they petitioned that she be given a special title when she stepped down. She was counted among the royalty of An Tir.
The Pernicious Lily: occasionally given at a Crown Tournament to fighters who provide dramatic or impressive deaths on the field.
Whimsical Order of the Ailing Wit: given to those who pun above and beyond the call of taste and sanity. Recipients are required to warn others by identifying themselves with a label of some sort with the initials of the order.
The Champion of An Tir is selected at a tournament held the weekend of July Coronation. The Champion is the Bearer of the Great Sword of State, and serves as Regent if the Crown are unable to conclude their reign.
The Champion of Rapier Combat is selected at a tournament held the weekend of Kingdom Arts & Sciences and Rapier Championship.
The Kingdom Protector is selected at an archery tournament held on the weekend of September Crown Tournament.
The Arts & Sciences Champion is selected at a tournament held the weekend of Kingdom Arts & Sciences and Rapier Championship.
The Bardic Champion: competitions take place at tournaments held throughout the year, at events hosting Bardic competitions. The new Bardic Champion is installed at the kingdom 12th Night event.
The Equestrian Champion: competitions take place at tournaments held throughout the year, at events hosting Equestrian competitions. The new Equestrian Champion is installed at the kingdom 12th Night event.
The arms of the principality are Azure, a gryphon passant and on a
mountain argent, a goblet azure within a laurel wreath vert.
Principality awards include:
Order of the Gryphon and Spear (formerly Order of the Gryphon's Sword):
those fighters who have placed
second in the Coronet lists. Members may wear an argent sword bent into a ring.
Order of the Truehearted (formerly Morgan's Rose)
The consorts of combatants who have placed second in the Coronet List.
Recipients may wear an argent rose wrapped around a spear.
Order of the Shield of the Summits (formerly The Shield of Chivalry):
given by the Princess to the combattant whom she judges
to have been most chivalrous during the Coronet Lists. The recipient shall bear the Shield of the
Summits and display the favor of the Shield of the Summits. The consort of the recipient shall bear
the Baldric of the Shield of the Summits and carry the Most Honourable List of the names of those
combatants and consorts who were previously bestowed this great honour. A new member of the Order
is selected at each Coronet List and the regalia is passed-on.
Order of the Summits: given to honor those who make extraordinary contributions to the principality and emulate the ideals and embody the essence of the Principality of the Summits, the Kingdom of An Tir and the Laurel Kingdoms. This is a polling order and is given with the recommendation of the current Companions of the Order. The honour shall be bestowed no more than once per Coronet reign and need not be given every reign. The Coronet shall only present this award at Principality Level Events at which the recipient is present.
Order of the Silver Barberry (formerly the Evergreen):
given as a token of appreciation and honor by the Consort
o select gentles who have contributed greatly to the personal care and well-being of Her Highness.
Recipients are entitled to wear the Symbol of the Order, an Argent spray of Barberry.
Gryphon's Paw: given as a sign of appreciation and honor by the Coronet Sovereign to select gentles who have contributed greatly to the personal care and well-being of His Highness. This token is designed by each Coronet Sovereign.
  
| Award of the Grail:
given for notable contributions in the Arts and Sciences, Service, or Martial endeavors.
Recipients are entitled to wear the symbol of the Order, an argent grail within an annulet on a colored field (Vert for Arts and Science, Gules for Service, Sable for Martial). Due to the varied nature of the award, a recipient may receive more than one of the same or different types of grails. |
Throne Favor of Summits: bestowed upon those who reside within and without the borders of the Principality of the Summits and who make grande and notable contributions to the Principality of the Summits and/or the Coronet of the Summits. The token for this award is determined by each Coronet.
Friend of the Summits (formerly called Gryphon's Favor):
Given to those who reside outside the borders of the Principality of the Summits and who make great and noteworthy contributions in support of the Principality.
Recipients may wear an argent grail pendant with an azure field on a beaded necklace.
Order of the Gryphon's Talon: Bestowed upon combatants to recognize their extreme fighting prowess and undeterred ferocity on the field of battle.
Order of the Astrolabe of St. Brendan (formerly Order of the Far Voyager): Given to those who travel far and wide throughout the lands of the Known World and represent the Summits with honour and diplomacy.
Order of the Bezant: given to acknowledge those merchants who make outstanding and on-going contributions for the enrichment of the Principality of the Summits and/or the Coronet of the Summits. The token for this award is: (Fieldless) A chalice Azure, five bezants in annulo.
Die Gelleschaft von den Guldenen Sternen (translates to The Order of the Golden Stars, formerly Aurum Astra): Bestowed upon children (generally 5-11 years of age) who are deserving of reward for their contributions to the Principality of the Summits.
Order of the Wings (of the Summits): bestowed upon an individual who, despite overwhelming odds, pursues and displays thoughts, words and deeds that are inspirational to the Coronet and Populace of the Principality of the Summits. This is a polling order and Companions in this Order will offer a candidate for consideration to the Coronet, before an invitation is offered to a new companion. The honour shall be bestowed no more than once per Coronet reign and need not be given every reign. The Coronet shall only present this award at Principality Level Events at which the recipient is present. The scroll and token for this Order is made by fellow Companions. The token consist of an Argent Gryphon's Wing.
Order of the Joy of the Summits: Bestowed upon those who, through selfless acts of kindness and service, bring joy and happiness to the presence of the Coronet. Recipients may wear a circlet as created for them by each Coronet.
Order of the Heart of the Summits: given for outstanding efforts in support of the Coronet during their reign. Recipients may wear a circlet as created for them by each Coronet.
Order of the Vanguard (of the Gryphon): given to an individual after the successful completion of a term as Defender of the Summits, either by holding the position until the next Defender's Tournament or by ascending to the throne during their tenure as defender.
Ordre et de Jewel OR Light of the Summits: given to an individual after the successful completion of a term as Alpine Scholar (A & S Champion).
Order of the Blade and Buckler: given to an individual after the successful completion of a term as Captain of Cats (Champion of Rapier Combat).
Order of the Silver Arrow: given to an individual after the successful completion of a term as Captain of Eagles (Archery Champion).
Order of the Silver Chamferon: given to an individual after the successful completion of a term as Outrider of the Summits (Equestrian Champion).
Order of the Lark and Mountain: given to an individual after the successful completion of a term as Bardic Champion.
Award of the Silver Sleeve: given to those gentles who inspire their fighter to reach greater heights.
Order of the Wounded Gryphon: (closed?) given for exceptional conduct and prowess upon the field of battle. Members may wear a gryphon sejant pierced in the breast by an arrow bendwise sinister argent, fletched azure.
The arms of the principality are Azure, on a saltire between four mullets of eight points argent a laurel wreath azure.
Order of the Silver Lyre:
Awarded for excellence in the bardic arts. (No badge has been registered.)
Order of the Amaranth of Tir Righ:
Bestowed by the Tir Righ Ladies of Valourous Estate and Ladies of the Rose, to someone they respect and admire, and see has having a visible state of grace in our Society.
(No badge has been registered.)
Order of the Cornucopia of Tir Righ:
Awarded for continuous donations of time, treasure, and service in the creation of largesse, clothing for the Coronet, Principality scrolls, Principality regalia, and anything else created on behalf of the Coronet or Principality.
(No badge has been registered.)
Scourge of the North: Heavy Weapons Champion
Skewer of the North: Rapier Champion
Scorer of the North: Archery Champion
Scholar of the North: Arts & Sciences Champion
Skald of the North: Bardic Champion
Mistress Jessa d'Avondale (Marla Lecin) resides in the East Kingdom. She
invites anyone with updates or corrections to this article to
contact her.
Ordo Aerie (formerly the Order of the Aeria) (closed):
consists of all those who held the position of Defender
or Lady of the Summits prior to the recognition of Summits as a Principality. Members may
wear a black garter with a grail tippet.
Principality of Tir Righ
Tir Righ began its existance as the Northern Region of An Tir. In March of
A.S. 34 it was created the Crown Principality of the North,
and in June of A.S. 38 the first Tir Righ Coronet Tournament
was held, and the group was elevated to full principality status.
Order of the Hafoc: Awarded for excellence in promoting the growth of the martial areas within the Principality.
The badge is: (Fieldless) A hawk striking to sinister erminois.
Ordre de l'Etoile d'Argent: Awarded for arts and sciences efforts done to further the Principality.
The badge is: (Fieldless) A mullet of eight points argent within and conjoined to a annulet azure.
Order of the Raven of Tir Righ: Awarded once per reign to an individual who embodies the ideals of the Society.
(No badge has been registered.)
Order of the Red Flame: Awarded for persona development, encampments, clothing, and
other ways that encourage and further the image of medievalism within the Principality.
The badge is: (Fieldless) A flame gules.
Order of the Silver Pillar: Awarded for excellence in service to the Principality.
The badge is: Azure, an Ionic pillar between in fess two mullets of eight points argent.
Order of the Silver Sparkes: Awarded to children to recognize their chivalry, honour and
service to the Principality, and to fan and nurture their potential.
The badge is: (Fieldless) A mullet of eight points azure estencely and fimbriated argent.
Order of the Silver Wing: Awarded for continuous service in the mentoring and guidance of SCA newcomers.
The badge is: (Fieldless) In bend sinister a sinister a wing argent conjoined to a mullet of eight points azure.
Other Awards
Blue Spear: Given to the fighter who finished second in the Coronet List of Tir Righ.
The badge is: (Fieldless) A spear azure within and conjoined to a mascle argent.
Blue Lily:
Given to the inspiration of the fighter who finished second in the Coronet List of Tir Righ.
The badge is: (Fieldless) A lily azure within and conjoined to a mascle argent.
Guardians of Tir Righ:
Given to Champions who have successfully fulfilled all the duties and responsibilities as Champion and abided by all laws and customs of a Champion of Tir Righ.
The badge is: (Fieldless) On a saltire couped argent, four daggers points to center sable.
Order of the Shattered Spear:
Given to the fighter showing the most ferocity on the tournament field.
(No badge has been registered.)
Principality champions
This column was compiled from An Tir Kingdom law, Summits Principality Law,
and the SCA Armorial.
Assistance was provided by Mistress Elizabeth Braidwood, Alban St. Albans and
Kwellend-Njal Kollskeggson.
An Tir badges used with permission from https://herald.poore-house.com/protocol/an-tir-awards/.