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= Companion of the Argent Fleece (CAF) =
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The '''Order of the Argent Fleece''', or '''Companion of the Argent Fleece''' (CAF), is a [[Kingdom of the Outlands|Kingdom]]-level [[Grant of Arms]] award given to individuals who demonstrate extraordinary skill and dedication to the creation and cultivation of a medieval persona. This includes not only costuming, but also mannerisms, research, presentation, and presence.
The '''Order of the Argent Fleece''', or '''Companion of the Argent Fleece''' (CAF), is a Kingdom-level Grant of Arms award given to individuals who demonstrate extraordinary skill and dedication to the creation and cultivation of a medieval persona. This includes not only costuming, but also mannerisms, research, presentation, and presence.


== Purpose and Recognition ==
== Purpose and Recognition ==


Within the [[Society for Creative Anachronism|Society]], many strive for prowess on the field, excellence in the arts, and dedication in service. The Argent Fleece recognizes those for whom their **persona** is itself a refined and cultivated art. This includes mindful comportment, historically-informed appearance, researched culture, and embodiment of the ideals of a particular time and place.
Within the Society, many strive for prowess on the field, excellence in the arts, and dedication in service. The Argent Fleece recognizes those for whom their **persona** is itself a refined and cultivated art. This includes mindful comportment, historically-informed appearance, researched culture, and embodiment of the ideals of a particular time and place.


Recipients of the Order are considered to have achieved persona excellence and may use the post-nominal letters '''CAF''' after their name. The award confers a [[Grant of Arms]] if the recipient does not already possess one.
Recipients of the Order are considered to have achieved persona excellence and may use the post-nominal letters '''CAF''' after their name. The award confers a Grant of Arms if the recipient does not already possess one.


== Precedence ==
== Precedence ==


This award carries the precedence of a [[Grant of Arms]] in the [[Order of Precedence (Outlands)|Outlands Order of Precedence]].
This award carries the precedence of a Grant of Arms in the Outlands Order of Precedence.


== Badge and Regalia ==
== Badge and Regalia ==
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! Recipient !! Date Awarded
! Recipient !! Date Awarded
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| [[Akilina Ianikitova]] || 2015-12-19
| [[Akilina Ianikitova]]|| 2015-12-19
|-
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| [[Sabiha al-Zarqa al-Karakiyya]] || 2016-02-26
| [[Sabiha al-Zarqa al-Karakiyya]]|| 2016-02-26
|-
|-
| [[Darius of Jaxartes]] || 2016-11-05
| [[Darius of Jaxartes]]|| 2016-11-05
|-
|-
| [[Agnes de Lanvallei]] || 2017-08-12
| [[Agnes de Lanvallei]]|| 2017-08-12
|-
|-
| [[Ingriðr Rauðkinn]] || 2018-05-05
| [[Ingriðr Rauðkinn]]|| 2018-05-05
|-
|-
| [[Ælric Kyrri]] || 2019-07-13
| [[Ælric Kyrri]]|| 2019-07-13
|-
|-
| [[Finn Ua Briain]] || 2019-07-13
| [[Finn Ua Briain]]|| 2019-07-13
|-
|-
| [[Richenda de la Selva]] || 2019-09-28
| [[Richenda de la Selva]]|| 2019-09-28
|-
|-
| [[Iohann miles cognomine Vulpes]] || 2021-08-21
| [[Iohann miles cognomine Vulpes]]|| 2021-08-21
|-
|-
| [[Brennan MacDuffie]] || 2023-01-14
| [[Brennan MacDuffie]]|| 2023-01-14
|-
|-
| [[Hachimitsu (of al-Barran)]] || 2023-05-26
| [[Hachimitsu (of al-Barran)]]|| 2023-05-26
|-
|-
| [[Kuma No Oni]] || 2023-05-26
| [[Kuma No Oni]]|| 2023-05-26
|-
|-
| [[Rannvæig ørrarmr Eskilskona]] || 2023-11-04
| [[Rannvæig ørrarmr Eskilskona]]|| 2023-11-04
|-
|-
| [[Nerienda of Elmet]] || 2024-07-06
| [[Nerienda of Elmet]]|| 2024-07-06
|-
|-
| [[Bryngerðr Þiðreksdóttir]] || 2024-08-31
| [[Bryngerðr Þiðreksdóttir]]|| 2024-08-31
|-
|-
| [[Ronan na f-Fiacal mac Conaill]] || 2024-08-31
| [[Ronan na f-Fiacal mac Conaill]]|| 2024-08-31
|-
|-
| [[Apollonia Zawmstricker]] || 2024-09-21
| [[Apollonia Zawmstricker]]|| 2024-09-21
|-
|-
| [[Unna Farulfsdottir]] || 2025-07-19
| [[Unna Farulfsdottir]]|| 2025-07-19
|}
|}


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Grant of Arms]]
* Grant of Arms


== External Links ==
== External Links ==

Revision as of 15:04, 31 July 2025

Companion of the Argent Fleece
Badge of Companion of the Argent Fleece
Badge of Companion of the Argent Fleece
Award Level Kingdom
Award Type Grant Order
Chartered On
Reign
White Stag Unknown
Number of Recipients 17
Precedence Grant of Arms
Entitles Use of Post-nominals "CAF"; badge of the Order

Companion of the Argent Fleece (CAF)

The Order of the Argent Fleece, or Companion of the Argent Fleece (CAF), is a Kingdom-level Grant of Arms award given to individuals who demonstrate extraordinary skill and dedication to the creation and cultivation of a medieval persona. This includes not only costuming, but also mannerisms, research, presentation, and presence.

Purpose and Recognition

Within the Society, many strive for prowess on the field, excellence in the arts, and dedication in service. The Argent Fleece recognizes those for whom their **persona** is itself a refined and cultivated art. This includes mindful comportment, historically-informed appearance, researched culture, and embodiment of the ideals of a particular time and place.

Recipients of the Order are considered to have achieved persona excellence and may use the post-nominal letters CAF after their name. The award confers a Grant of Arms if the recipient does not already possess one.

Precedence

This award carries the precedence of a Grant of Arms in the Outlands Order of Precedence.

Badge and Regalia

Members of the Order are entitled to bear the badge: Vert, a fleece argent, within a bordure embattled Or

They may also wear appropriate regalia reflecting persona excellence or the badge of the Order.

History

The premier recipient was Akilina Ianikitova.

Sample Scroll Text

Within our Society, we strive for many things. Honor upon the field of combat, beauty and knowledge in our arts, excellence in our service. There are also those for whom cultivating themselves and their presence is its own art. A vision drawn in all aspects, mindful persona, studied comportment, styled appearance. Those for whom the ideal of stepping from a manuscript moves further to embodying a time and a culture.

It is with these things in mind that We, _________ and __________, mighty and beloved King and Queen of these Outlands, do call to all Sons and Daughters of the Stag to bear witness. This day We would turn Our consideration to _______________, and We do name [him/her/them] as a Companion of the Argent Fleece for [his/her/their] dedication and extraordinary skill {shown in [his/her/their] ______ persona}.

We do set these things to ink and memory by Our Hand and Name, on the _____ day of _______, Anno Societatis _____, being _____ in the common reckoning.

__________ King __________ Queen

Recipients

The following individuals have received the Order of the Argent Fleece:

Recipient Date Awarded
Akilina Ianikitova 2015-12-19
Sabiha al-Zarqa al-Karakiyya 2016-02-26
Darius of Jaxartes 2016-11-05
Agnes de Lanvallei 2017-08-12
Ingriðr Rauðkinn 2018-05-05
Ælric Kyrri 2019-07-13
Finn Ua Briain 2019-07-13
Richenda de la Selva 2019-09-28
Iohann miles cognomine Vulpes 2021-08-21
Brennan MacDuffie 2023-01-14
Hachimitsu (of al-Barran) 2023-05-26
Kuma No Oni 2023-05-26
Rannvæig ørrarmr Eskilskona 2023-11-04
Nerienda of Elmet 2024-07-06
Bryngerðr Þiðreksdóttir 2024-08-31
Ronan na f-Fiacal mac Conaill 2024-08-31
Apollonia Zawmstricker 2024-09-21
Unna Farulfsdottir 2025-07-19

See Also

  • Grant of Arms