Order of the Pelican
| A pelican in her piety. | |
| Award Level | Peerage Order |
|---|---|
| Award Type | Service |
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| White Stag | {{{herald}}} |
| Number of Recipients | 196 |
| Precedence | Equal to other Peerage Orders |
| Entitles Use of | Post-nominal letters OP |
Overview
The Order of the Pelican is one of the Peerage Orders of the Society for Creative Anachronism, recognized throughout the Known World, including the Kingdom of the Outlands. This Order honors those who have shown exceptional, long-term, and selfless service to their kingdom or to the Society at large. Members of the Order are addressed as Master or Mistress.
The regalia associated with the Order includes the symbol of a pelican in her piety—a pelican vulning itself to nourish its young—and the Cap of Maintenance (red, trimmed with ermine, or red trimmed with white/red drops).
Purpose and Recognition
Membership in the Order is given to individuals whose service is far above and beyond what is normally expected of participants in the Society. Service may be at the local, kingdom, or Society-wide level. Members are considered Peers and are expected to embody the ideals of courtesy, honor, respect, and leadership.
Members of the Order may choose, but are not required, to swear fealty.
Peers of this Order are entitled to use the post-nominal letters OP.
Corpora Requirements
According to the governing documents of the Society:
Members may choose to swear fealty, but are not required.
Candidates must meet the standard of service expected of the Order’s members.
Duties of members include:
- Setting an example of courtesy and chivalry.
- Respecting and upholding the Crown and the Laws of the kingdom and Corpora.
- Supporting the Crown, if sworn in fealty.
- Enriching the kingdom by sharing knowledge and skills.
- Advising the Crown on candidates for the Order.
Recipients
See Also
External Links
https://wimble.outlandsheralds.org
– Wimble Heralds: Outlands Awards Site
https://www.sca.org/resources/document-library/
– SCA Governing Documents