Sumptuary law - Revision history

Cian at 22:46, 4 March 2009

2009-03-04T22:46:00Z

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	The [[SCA]] has very few formal sumptuary laws. [[SCAdian]]s can wear whatever [[garb]] they wish.		The [[SCA]] has very few formal sumptuary laws. [[SCAdian]]s can wear whatever [[garb]] they wish.

	Generally speaking, what the SCA regulates is [[armorial]] display. In short, one should not wear or display [[arms\|armory]] or [[regalia]] to which one is not entitled. The most common examples of this are the [[symbol\|emblems]] of the various [[order]]s and [[award]]s. For example, only members of the (hyopthetical) "Order of the Bouncing ~~Weaselope~~" should wear a medallion displaying the registered [[arms]] of the order (Argent, a ~~weaselope~~ [[~~enbunjulated~~]] upon a cross, sable.)		Generally speaking, what the SCA regulates is [[armorial]] display. In short, one should not wear or display [[arms\|armory]] or [[regalia]] to which one is not entitled. The most common examples of this are the [[symbol\|emblems]] of the various [[order]]s and [[award]]s. For example, only members of the (hyopthetical) "Order of the Bouncing Jakalope" should wear a medallion displaying the registered [[arms]] of the order ([[Argent]], a [[wikipedia:jakalope\|jakalope]] [[rampant]] upon a [[cross]], [[sable]].)

	There are a few other items whose use is restricted by hallowed ancient custom, primarily the restriction to the [[Chivalry]] of a plain [[white belt]] or [[white baldric\|baldric]]. Custom also tends to prohibit any use of a [[laurel wreath]] or a [[pelican]]. Such broad restrictions are not actually enshrined in law, but most people avoid using those symbols for fear of causing confusion or being seen as presumptious.		There are a few other items whose use is restricted by hallowed ancient custom, primarily the restriction to the [[Chivalry]] of a plain [[white belt]] or [[white baldric\|baldric]]. Custom also tends to prohibit any use of a [[laurel wreath]] or a [[pelican]]. Such broad restrictions are not actually enshrined in law, but most people avoid using those symbols for fear of causing confusion or being seen as presumptious.

Paul Matisz: /* Sumptuary Law in the SCA */

2008-01-18T19:20:28Z

Sumptuary Law in the SCA

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	The [[SCA]] has very few formal sumptuary laws. [[SCAdian]]s can wear whatever [[garb]] they wish.		The [[SCA]] has very few formal sumptuary laws. [[SCAdian]]s can wear whatever [[garb]] they wish.

	Generally speaking, what the SCA regulates is [[armorial]] display. In short, one should not wear or display [[arms\|armory]] or [[regalia]] to which one is not entitled. The most common examples of this are the [[symbol\|emblems]] of the various [[order]]s and [[award]]s. For example, only members of the (hyopthetical) "Order of the Bouncing Weaselope" should wear a medallion displaying the registered [[arms]] of the order (Argent, a weaselope enbunjulated upon a cross, sable.)		Generally speaking, what the SCA regulates is [[armorial]] display. In short, one should not wear or display [[arms\|armory]] or [[regalia]] to which one is not entitled. The most common examples of this are the [[symbol\|emblems]] of the various [[order]]s and [[award]]s. For example, only members of the (hyopthetical) "Order of the Bouncing Weaselope" should wear a medallion displaying the registered [[arms]] of the order (Argent, a weaselope [[enbunjulated]] upon a cross, sable.)

	There are a few other items whose use is restricted by hallowed ancient custom, primarily the restriction to the [[Chivalry]] of a plain [[white belt]] or [[white baldric\|baldric]]. Custom also tends to prohibit any use of a [[laurel wreath]] or a [[pelican]]. Such broad restrictions are not actually enshrined in law, but most people avoid using those symbols for fear of causing confusion or being seen as presumptious.		There are a few other items whose use is restricted by hallowed ancient custom, primarily the restriction to the [[Chivalry]] of a plain [[white belt]] or [[white baldric\|baldric]]. Custom also tends to prohibit any use of a [[laurel wreath]] or a [[pelican]]. Such broad restrictions are not actually enshrined in law, but most people avoid using those symbols for fear of causing confusion or being seen as presumptious.

AlexandreDavigne: /* Sumptuary Law in the SCA */

2006-11-02T19:10:54Z

Sumptuary Law in the SCA

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	===Sumptuary Law in the SCA===		===Sumptuary Law in the SCA===
	The [[SCA]] has very few formal sumptuary laws. [[SCAdian]]s can wear whatever [[garb]] they wish, with certain limitations. Only the [[Chivalry]] can wear a plain [[white belt]] or [[white baldric\|baldric]], only [[peer]]s can wear the [[symbol\|emblem]]s of their [[peer\|order of peerage]], only [[nobility]] can wear elaborate [[coronet]]s, and it is very impolite to wear another's [[arms]] without leave.		The [[SCA]] has very few formal sumptuary laws. [[SCAdian]]s can wear whatever [[garb]] they wish.

			Generally speaking, what the SCA regulates is [[armorial]] display. In short, one should not wear or display [[arms\|armory]] or [[regalia]] to which one is not entitled. The most common examples of this are the [[symbol\|emblems]] of the various [[order]]s and [[award]]s. For example, only members of the (hyopthetical) "Order of the Bouncing Weaselope" should wear a medallion displaying the registered [[arms]] of the order (Argent, a weaselope enbunjulated upon a cross, sable.)

			There are a few other items whose use is restricted by hallowed ancient custom, primarily the restriction to the [[Chivalry]] of a plain [[white belt]] or [[white baldric\|baldric]]. Custom also tends to prohibit any use of a [[laurel wreath]] or a [[pelican]]. Such broad restrictions are not actually enshrined in law, but most people avoid using those symbols for fear of causing confusion or being seen as presumptious.

			The use of [[coronet]]s, [[crown]]s and [[circlet]]s are also restricted by [[law]] and [[custom]].

			Some [[kingdom]]s have formal or informal customs governing the wearing of [[spurs]] and [[chain]]s.

			It should be noted that no belt colors other than white are in any way restricted. [[Red]] belts are used most places to mark [[squire]]s, but many non-squires also wear red or reddish belts. Some kingdoms have customs governing belt colors for [[apprentice]]s and [[protege]]s, but those customs vary a great deal. (See [[InterKingdom Anthropology]].)

AlexandreDavigne: /* Sumptuary Law in the SCA */ fix link

2006-09-20T14:30:55Z

Sumptuary Law in the SCA: fix link

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	===Sumptuary Law in the SCA===		===Sumptuary Law in the SCA===
	The [[SCA]] has very few formal sumptuary laws. [[SCAdian]]s can wear whatever [[garb]] they wish, with certain limitations. Only the [[Chivalry]] can wear a plain [[white belt]] or [[white baldric\|baldric]], only [[peer]]s can wear the [[symbol\|emblem]]s of their [[order of peerage]], only [[nobility]] can wear elaborate [[coronet]]s, and it is very impolite to wear another's [[arms]] without leave.		The [[SCA]] has very few formal sumptuary laws. [[SCAdian]]s can wear whatever [[garb]] they wish, with certain limitations. Only the [[Chivalry]] can wear a plain [[white belt]] or [[white baldric\|baldric]], only [[peer]]s can wear the [[symbol\|emblem]]s of their [[peer\|order of peerage]], only [[nobility]] can wear elaborate [[coronet]]s, and it is very impolite to wear another's [[arms]] without leave.

Paul Matisz at 00:07, 26 April 2006

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	Similar laws were sometimes established for other matters, e.g. ownership of [[bird]]s in [[falconry]].		Similar laws were sometimes established for other matters, e.g. ownership of [[bird]]s in [[falconry]].

	There is some evidence to suggest that the sumptuary laws were ~~frquently~~, if surreptiously, broken.		There is some evidence to suggest that the sumptuary laws were frequently, if surreptiously, broken.

	===Sumptuary Law in the SCA===		===Sumptuary Law in the SCA===

User 144 at 09:11, 25 April 2006

2006-04-25T09:11:07Z

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	Similar laws were sometimes established for other matters, e.g. ownership of [[bird]]s in [[falconry]].		Similar laws were sometimes established for other matters, e.g. ownership of [[bird]]s in [[falconry]].

			There is some evidence to suggest that the sumptuary laws were frquently, if surreptiously, broken.

	===Sumptuary Law in the SCA===		===Sumptuary Law in the SCA===

Cian: links, falconry, spelling

2006-04-21T12:04:07Z

links, falconry, spelling

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	'''Sumptuary Law''' is a list of rules controlling what people of varying [[class]]es were and were not allowed to wear, as ~~bits~~ their social station. [[Medieval]] sumptary laws varied, and tended to become more elaborate as the [[period]] progressed. Dressing above one's station was a [[crime\|criminal ~~office~~]], and an assault on the rigid social order of [[feudal]]ism.		'''Sumptuary Law''' is a list of [[laws\|rules]] controlling what people of varying [[class]]es were and were not allowed to [[clothing\|wear]], as fit their social station. [[Medieval]] sumptary laws varied and tended to become more elaborate as the [[period]] progressed. Dressing above one's station was a [[crime\|criminal offence]], and an assault on the rigid social order of [[feudal]]ism.

			Similar laws were sometimes established for other matters, e.g. ownership of [[bird]]s in [[falconry]].

	===Sumptuary Law in the SCA===		===Sumptuary Law in the SCA===
	The [[SCA]] has very few formal sumptuary laws. [[SCAdian]]s can wear whatever [[garb]] they wish, with certain limitations. Only the [[Chivalry]] can wear a white belt or ~~sash~~, only [[peer]]s can wear the ~~emblems~~ of their order of peerage, only nobility can wear elaborate [[coronet]]s, and it is very impolite to wear another's [[arms]] without leave.		The [[SCA]] has very few formal sumptuary laws. [[SCAdian]]s can wear whatever [[garb]] they wish, with certain limitations. Only the [[Chivalry]] can wear a plain [[white belt]] or [[white baldric\|baldric]], only [[peer]]s can wear the [[symbol\|emblem]]s of their [[order of peerage]], only [[nobility]] can wear elaborate [[coronet]]s, and it is very impolite to wear another's [[arms]] without leave.

Paul Matisz at 18:52, 20 April 2006

2006-04-20T18:52:52Z

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	===Sumptuary Law in the SCA===		===Sumptuary Law in the SCA===
	The SCA has very few formal sumptuary laws. [[SCAdian]]s can wear whatever [[garb]] they wish, with certain limitations. Only the [[Chivalry]] can wear a white belt or sash, only [[peer]]s can wear the emblems of their order of peerage, only nobility can wear elaborate [[coronet]]s, and it is very impolite to wear another's [[arms]] without leave.		The [[SCA]] has very few formal sumptuary laws. [[SCAdian]]s can wear whatever [[garb]] they wish, with certain limitations. Only the [[Chivalry]] can wear a white belt or sash, only [[peer]]s can wear the emblems of their order of peerage, only nobility can wear elaborate [[coronet]]s, and it is very impolite to wear another's [[arms]] without leave.

Paul Matisz at 18:52, 20 April 2006

2006-04-20T18:52:36Z

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'''Sumptuary Law''' is a list of rules controlling what people of varying [[class]]es were and were not allowed to wear, as bits their social station. [[Medieval]] sumptary laws varied, and tended to become more elaborate as the [[period]] progressed. Dressing above one's station was a [[crime|criminal office]], and an assault on the rigid social order of [[feudal]]ism.

===Sumptuary Law in the SCA===
The SCA has very few formal sumptuary laws. [[SCAdian]]s can wear whatever [[garb]] they wish, with certain limitations. Only the [[Chivalry]] can wear a white belt or sash, only [[peer]]s can wear the emblems of their order of peerage, only nobility can wear elaborate [[coronet]]s, and it is very impolite to wear another's [[arms]] without leave.