Sharparrow of the Outlands
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| Vert, on a pale argent endorsed Or a flaming arrow sable fletched vert enflamed gules. | |
| Award Level | Grant of Arms Order |
|---|---|
| Award Type | Archery |
| Chartered On | November 14, 1998 (A.S. XXXIII) |
| Reign | King Hrothger II & Queen Madigan |
| White Stag | Pendar the Bard |
| Number of Recipients | 63 |
| Precedence | Before simple Grants of Arms |
| Entitles Use of | Post-nominal letters A.I.R. |
Overview
The Order of the Sharparrow is a Kingdom-level Grant of Arms Order in the Kingdom of the Outlands. It is bestowed upon those who have demonstrated extraordinary skill in the arts and sciences of traditional SCA-style archery. While the formal constitution was signed on November 14, A.S. XXXIII (1998) during the reign of King Hrothger II and Queen Madigan, the order was originally chartered on November 8, 1997, as the Order of the Archers of the Iron Rain. The name was officially changed to the Order of the Sharparrow in May 1998. Pendar the Bard held the office of White Stag Principal Herald at the time of the constitution's signing.
Purpose and Recognition
The Order recognizes individuals who exhibit extraordinary skill in period archery, proficiency in all non-combat archery systems, and a broad knowledge of projectile-related activities, including craftsmanship and competition. Beyond technical skill, companions of the Order are expected to demonstrate leadership, teaching, and unquestionable character and courtesy both on and off the field.
Holders of this award are styled as Archers of the Iron Rain and are entitled to use the post-nominal letters A.I.R. after their name.
The award carries with it a Grant of Arms. Companions of the order take precedence before simple Grants of Arms.
Badge
- Vert, on a pale argent endorsed Or a flaming arrow sable fletched vert enflamed gules.
The insignia of the Order traditionally consists of a white bracer bearing the registered badge.
Scroll Text
Hrothger and Madigan, King and Queen of the Outlands, to all who come by these presents, Greetings.
There shall exist in the Kingdom of the Outlands an award, known as the Order of Sharparrow, which may be given by the Crown to those persons who have demonstrated extraordinary skill in the arts and sciences of traditional SCA-style archery.
We do therefore take and admit _________ to the Order of the Sharparrow, that all may know of the esteem in which We hold him/her/them. We further grant [him/her/them] the right to bear the insignia of the Order.
We further wish to reward him/her/them with a Grant of Arms. We award [Lord/Lady/Noble Name] the right to bear those Arms approved by the College of Arms, [BLAZON], throughout the lands of the Known World.
To which We set Our hands this ____ day of _____, Anno Societatis ________, being _________ Gregorian.
____________King ___________ Queen
Recipients
See Also
External Links
- [1](https://wimble.outlandsheralds.org) – Wimble Heralds: Outlands Awards Site