White Scarf - Revision history

AlexandreDavigne at 09:32, 9 October 2025

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	In many (13 of 20) [[SCA]] [[kingdom]]s, [[fencing\|fencers]] may be admitted into the '''Order of the White Scarf''', if in the eyes of the [[Crown]] (and in ~~some~~ ~~Kingdoms acting on the [[recommendation]] of~~ the other members of the [[order]]), they have demonstrated a high level of expertise in the field of rapier and exemplify courtesy, chivalry, dedicated patronage to the arts and sciences and show continual service to local branches and the kingdom. They are given a white scarf to wear on the left arm or shoulder to signify their [[rank]], and if they do not already possess one a [[Grant of Arms]].		In many (13 of 20) [[SCA]] [[kingdom]]s, [[fencing\|fencers]] may be admitted into the '''Order of the White Scarf''', if in the eyes of the [[Crown]] and after consultation with the other members of the [[order]]), they have demonstrated a high level of expertise in the field of rapier and exemplify courtesy, chivalry, dedicated patronage to the arts and sciences and show continual service to local branches and the kingdom. They are given a white scarf to wear on the left arm or shoulder to signify their [[rank]], and if they do not already possess one a [[Grant of Arms]].

	This is not a [[peer\|peerage]] order and was created decades before the [[Order of Defense]] was created. All the kingdoms in the [[Known World]] that have signed the '''White Scarf Treaty''' acknowledge the equivalency of [[order]] members from outside their [[realm]]. The Order of the White Scarf was the first and largest inter-kingdom order, and was used as the model for later, similar orders such as the [[Order of the Golden Lance]].		This is not a [[peer\|peerage]] order and was created decades before the [[Order of Defense]] was created. All the kingdoms in the [[Known World]] that have signed the '''White Scarf Treaty''' acknowledge the equivalency of [[order]] members from outside their [[realm]]. The Order of the White Scarf was the first and largest inter-kingdom order, and was used as the model for later, similar orders such as the [[Order of the Golden Lance]].

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	==White Scarf Treaty==		==White Scarf Treaty==
			The White Scarf Treaty is a unique document in the SCA, and the Order of the White Scarf is likewise a unique entity. It was originally signed in 1987 between the Outlands and Ansteorra. The text of that document is here: https://ws.avigne.org/treaty.shtml. The central feature of the treaty is the clause which establishes equivalence between the orders across kingdom lines.

	~~The~~ ~~White~~ ~~Scarf~~ Treaty ~~was~~ ~~originally~~ ~~signed~~ in ~~1987~~ ~~between~~ ~~the~~ ~~Outlands~~ ~~and~~ ~~Ansteorra~~. ~~The~~ ~~text~~ of ~~that~~ ~~document~~ is ~~here:~~ ~~https://ws.avigne.org/treaty.shtml~~. The central feature of the treaty is the clause which establishes equivalence between the orders across kingdom lines. The treaty is sometimes even called a treaty of equivalence.		At its most legalistic, the Treaty allows names and heraldry that might otherwise conflict to be registered. (Further elaboration or comment from the SCA College of Heralds would be welcome here.) The central feature of the treaty, however, is the clause which establishes equivalence between the orders across kingdom lines. The treaty is sometimes even called a treaty of equivalence.
			The treaty is sometimes even called a treaty of equivalence.

	What this means is that the White Scarf is recognized in multiple kingdoms without being recognized SCA wide by the [[Corporate]] documents (as are Awards, Grants and Patents of Arms, and Peerages both bestowed and royal.) Thus a member of the White Scarf of Ansteorra who moves to the Outlands is treated as a member of the order in the Outlands, and vice-versa. The same holds true of all White Scarf kingdoms.		What this means is that the White Scarf is recognized in multiple kingdoms without being recognized SCA wide by the [[Corporate]] documents (as are Awards, Grants and Patents of Arms, and Peerages both bestowed and royal.) Thus a member of the White Scarf of Ansteorra who moves to the Outlands is treated as a member of the order in the Outlands, and vice-versa. The same holds true of all White Scarf kingdoms.

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Award Level

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	*[[Atlantia]] - The Order was an award-level Order of Merit until 1996, when it was elevated to an Order of High Merit.		*[[Atlantia]] - The Order was an award-level Order of Merit until 1996, when it was elevated to an Order of High Merit.
	*[[Trimaris]] - The Order was a polling order until 2015, but is now a non-polling Order of High Merit.		*[[Trimaris]] - The Order was a polling order until 2015, but is now a non-polling Order of High Merit.
	*[[~~Locahc~~]] - The Order was a Polling Order of High Distinction, having precedence above grant-level orders and equivalent to the Lochac Company of Archers, until in was closed 2015.		*[[Lochac]] - The Order was a Polling Order of High Distinction, having precedence above grant-level orders and equivalent to the Lochac Company of Archers, until in was closed 2015.

	==Other Fencing Awards==		==Other Fencing Awards==

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Award Level

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	*[[Atlantia]] - The Order was an award-level Order of Merit until 1996, when it was elevated to an Order of High Merit.		*[[Atlantia]] - The Order was an award-level Order of Merit until 1996, when it was elevated to an Order of High Merit.
	*[[Trimaris]] - The Order was a polling order until 2015, but is now a non-polling Order of High Merit.		*[[Trimaris]] - The Order was a polling order until 2015, but is now a non-polling Order of High Merit.
			*[[Locahc]] - The Order was a Polling Order of High Distinction, having precedence above grant-level orders and equivalent to the Lochac Company of Archers, until in was closed 2015.

	==Other Fencing Awards==		==Other Fencing Awards==

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Other Fencing Awards

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	==Other Fencing Awards==		==Other Fencing Awards==
	Not all Kingdoms ~~have~~ signed the White Scarf Treaty. However, Kingdoms may have awards for fencing which are independent orders like any other Kingdom award; White Scarf Kingdoms may also have other awards for fencing or rapier combat.		Not all Kingdoms signed the White Scarf Treaty. However, Kingdoms may have awards for fencing which are independent orders like any other Kingdom award; White Scarf Kingdoms may also have other awards for fencing or rapier combat.

	Orders that carry a [[Grant of Arms]]		Orders that carry a [[Grant of Arms]]

Le Floch: /* Award Level */

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Award Level

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	In most kingdoms, the Order is (or was) a grant-level Order of High Merit, equivalent in precedent to other awards at the same level.		In most kingdoms, the Order is (or was) a grant-level Order of High Merit, equivalent in precedent to other awards at the same level.

	[[Ansteorra]] - Until 2018, the Order was a polling order of High Merit, but since 2018 has been non-armigerous.		*[[Ansteorra]] - Until 2018, the Order was a polling order of High Merit, but since 2018 has been non-armigerous.
	[[Outlands]] - The Order was an award-level Order of Merit until 1996, when it was elevated to an Order of High Merit.		*[[Outlands]] - The Order was an award-level Order of Merit until 1996, when it was elevated to an Order of High Merit.
	[[Atlantia]] - The Order was an award-level Order of Merit until 1996, when it was elevated to an Order of High Merit.		*[[Atlantia]] - The Order was an award-level Order of Merit until 1996, when it was elevated to an Order of High Merit.
	[[Trimaris]] - The Order was a polling order until 2015, but is now a non-polling Order of High Merit.		*[[Trimaris]] - The Order was a polling order until 2015, but is now a non-polling Order of High Merit.

	==Other Fencing Awards==		==Other Fencing Awards==

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Award Level

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	In most kingdoms, the Order is (or was) a grant-level Order of High Merit, equivalent in precedent to other awards at the same level.		In most kingdoms, the Order is (or was) a grant-level Order of High Merit, equivalent in precedent to other awards at the same level.

	#[[Ansteorra]] - Until 2018, the Order was a polling order of High Merit, but since 2018 has been non-armigerous.		[[Ansteorra]] - Until 2018, the Order was a polling order of High Merit, but since 2018 has been non-armigerous.
	#[[Outlands]] - The Order was an award-level Order of Merit until 1996, when it was elevated to an Order of High Merit.		[[Outlands]] - The Order was an award-level Order of Merit until 1996, when it was elevated to an Order of High Merit.
	#[[Atlantia]] - The Order was an award-level Order of Merit until 1996, when it was elevated to an Order of High Merit.		[[Atlantia]] - The Order was an award-level Order of Merit until 1996, when it was elevated to an Order of High Merit.
	[[Trimaris]] - The Order was a polling order until 2015, but is now a non-polling Order of High Merit.		[[Trimaris]] - The Order was a polling order until 2015, but is now a non-polling Order of High Merit.

Le Floch at 03:39, 24 April 2025

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	In many (13 of 20) [[SCA]] [[kingdom]]s, [[fencing\|fencers]] may be admitted into the '''Order of the White Scarf''', if in the eyes of the [[Crown]] acting on the [[recommendation]] of the other members of the [[order]], they have demonstrated a high level of expertise in the field of rapier and exemplify courtesy, chivalry, dedicated patronage to the arts and sciences and show continual service to local branches and the kingdom. They are given a white scarf to wear on the left arm or shoulder to signify their [[rank]], and if they do not already possess one a [[Grant of Arms]].		In many (13 of 20) [[SCA]] [[kingdom]]s, [[fencing\|fencers]] may be admitted into the '''Order of the White Scarf''', if in the eyes of the [[Crown]] (and in some Kingdoms acting on the [[recommendation]] of the other members of the [[order]]), they have demonstrated a high level of expertise in the field of rapier and exemplify courtesy, chivalry, dedicated patronage to the arts and sciences and show continual service to local branches and the kingdom. They are given a white scarf to wear on the left arm or shoulder to signify their [[rank]], and if they do not already possess one a [[Grant of Arms]].

	This is not a [[peer\|peerage]] order and was created decades before the [[Order of Defense]] was created. All the kingdoms in the [[Known World]] that have signed the '''White Scarf Treaty''' acknowledge the equivalency of [[order]] members from outside their [[realm]]. The Order of the White Scarf was the first and largest inter-kingdom order.		This is not a [[peer\|peerage]] order and was created decades before the [[Order of Defense]] was created. All the kingdoms in the [[Known World]] that have signed the '''White Scarf Treaty''' acknowledge the equivalency of [[order]] members from outside their [[realm]]. The Order of the White Scarf was the first and largest inter-kingdom order, and was used as the model for later, similar orders such as the [[Order of the Golden Lance]].

	The [[title]] commonly used is ''[[Don]]'' or ''[[Don\|Donna/Doña]]'', but this may also used by any [[armiger]] as an alternative to [[Lord]] or [[Lady]]. In White Scarf Kingdoms and especially in the fencing communities of White Scarf Kingdoms, the title is reserved by [[tradition]] for White Scarves.		The [[title]] commonly used is ''[[Don]]'' or ''[[Don\|Donna/Doña]]'', but this may also used by any [[armiger]] as an alternative to [[Lord]] or [[Lady]]. In White Scarf Kingdoms and especially in the fencing communities of White Scarf Kingdoms, the title is reserved by [[tradition]] for White Scarves.
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	==White Scarf Treaty==		==White Scarf Treaty==

	The White Scarf Treaty was originally signed in 1987 between the Outlands and Ansteorra. The text of that document is here: https://ws.avigne.org/treaty.shtml. The central feature of the treaty, is the clause which establishes equivalence between the orders across kingdom lines. The treaty is sometimes even called a treaty of equivalence.		The White Scarf Treaty was originally signed in 1987 between the Outlands and Ansteorra. The text of that document is here: https://ws.avigne.org/treaty.shtml. The central feature of the treaty is the clause which establishes equivalence between the orders across kingdom lines. The treaty is sometimes even called a treaty of equivalence.

	What this means is that the White Scarf is recognized in multiple kingdoms without being recognized SCA wide by the [[Corporate]] documents (as are Awards, Grants and Patents of Arms, and Peerages both bestowed and royal.) Thus a member of the White Scarf of Ansteorra who moves to the Outlands is treated as a member of the order in the Outlands, and vice-versa. The same holds true of all White Scarf kingdoms.		What this means is that the White Scarf is recognized in multiple kingdoms without being recognized SCA wide by the [[Corporate]] documents (as are Awards, Grants and Patents of Arms, and Peerages both bestowed and royal.) Thus a member of the White Scarf of Ansteorra who moves to the Outlands is treated as a member of the order in the Outlands, and vice-versa. The same holds true of all White Scarf kingdoms.
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	''* The Kingdom of the West did not actually sign the treaty but has functionally equivalent agreements in place.''		''* The Kingdom of the West did not actually sign the treaty but has functionally equivalent agreements in place.''

	With the creation of the [[Order of Defense]] in [[2015]], some kingdoms chose to close their Order of the White Scarf to any new members, but still recognised existing members and maintained upholding the treaty. The order has been closed in Atenveldt, An ~~Tire~~, Caid, Artemisia, Lochac, Northshield, the West and Avacal.		With the creation of the [[Order of Defense]] in [[2015]], some kingdoms chose to close their Order of the White Scarf to any new members, but still recognised existing members and maintained upholding the treaty. The order has been closed in Atenveldt, An Tir, Caid, Artemisia, Lochac, Northshield, the West and Avacal.

	==Award Level==		==Award Level==

Le Floch: /* White Scarf Treaty */

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White Scarf Treaty

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	#[[Northshield]]		#[[Northshield]]
	#[[Kingdom of the West]]*		#[[Kingdom of the West]]*
	#[[Avacal]]*		#[[Avacal]]

	''* The Kingdom of the West did not actually sign the treaty but has functionally equivalent agreements in place.''		''* The Kingdom of the West did not actually sign the treaty but has functionally equivalent agreements in place.''

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Update for new info post Order of Defense

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	In many (12 of 19) [[SCA]] [[kingdom]]s, [[fencing\|fencers]] may be admitted into the '''Order of the White Scarf''', if in the eyes of the [[Crown]] acting on the [[recommendation]] of the other members of the [[order]], they have demonstrated a high level of expertise in the field of rapier and exemplify courtesy, chivalry, dedicated patronage to the arts and sciences and show continual service to local branches and the kingdom. They are given a white scarf to wear on the left arm or shoulder to signify their [[rank]], and if they do not already possess one a [[Grant of Arms]].		In many (13 of 20) [[SCA]] [[kingdom]]s, [[fencing\|fencers]] may be admitted into the '''Order of the White Scarf''', if in the eyes of the [[Crown]] acting on the [[recommendation]] of the other members of the [[order]], they have demonstrated a high level of expertise in the field of rapier and exemplify courtesy, chivalry, dedicated patronage to the arts and sciences and show continual service to local branches and the kingdom. They are given a white scarf to wear on the left arm or shoulder to signify their [[rank]], and if they do not already possess one a [[Grant of Arms]].

	This is not a [[peer\|peerage]] order and was created decades before the [[Order of Defense]] was created. All the kingdoms in the [[Known World]] that have signed the '''White Scarf Treaty''' acknowledge the equivalency of [[order]] members from outside their [[realm]]. The Order of the White Scarf is the ~~only~~ ~~massively~~ inter-kingdom order.		This is not a [[peer\|peerage]] order and was created decades before the [[Order of Defense]] was created. All the kingdoms in the [[Known World]] that have signed the '''White Scarf Treaty''' acknowledge the equivalency of [[order]] members from outside their [[realm]]. The Order of the White Scarf was the first and largest inter-kingdom order.

	The [[title]] commonly used is ''[[Don]]'' or ''[[Don\|Donna/Doña]]'', but this may also used by any [[armiger]] as an alternative to [[Lord]] or [[Lady]]. In White Scarf Kingdoms and especially in the fencing communities of White Scarf Kingdoms, the title is reserved by [[tradition]] for White Scarves.		The [[title]] commonly used is ''[[Don]]'' or ''[[Don\|Donna/Doña]]'', but this may also used by any [[armiger]] as an alternative to [[Lord]] or [[Lady]]. In White Scarf Kingdoms and especially in the fencing communities of White Scarf Kingdoms, the title is reserved by [[tradition]] for White Scarves.
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	White Scarves sometimes take new fighters under their wing. While names for these fighters vary they are most commonly referred to as [[Cadet]]s and perform much the same function for their White Scarf as a [[Squire]] does to a [[Knight]]. Cadets commonly wear a [[red]] scarf, depending on which Kingdom they are in, as a [[symbol]] of their position.		White Scarves sometimes take new fighters under their wing. While names for these fighters vary they are most commonly referred to as [[Cadet]]s and perform much the same function for their White Scarf as a [[Squire]] does to a [[Knight]]. Cadets commonly wear a [[red]] scarf, depending on which Kingdom they are in, as a [[symbol]] of their position.



	==White Scarf Treaty==		==White Scarf Treaty==

	The White Scarf Treaty is a ~~unique document~~ in the ~~SCA,~~ and ~~the~~ ~~Order~~ of ~~the~~ ~~White~~ ~~Scarf~~ is ~~likewise~~ a ~~unique~~ ~~entity.~~ ~~The~~ treaty ~~was~~ ~~originally~~ ~~signed~~ in ~~1987~~ between the ~~Outlands~~ ~~and~~ ~~Ansteorra~~. The ~~text~~ of ~~that~~ ~~document~~ is ~~here:~~ ~~http://www.avigne.org/sca/ws/~~treaty.~~shtml~~		The White Scarf Treaty was originally signed in 1987 between the Outlands and Ansteorra. The text of that document is here: https://ws.avigne.org/treaty.shtml. The central feature of the treaty, is the clause which establishes equivalence between the orders across kingdom lines. The treaty is sometimes even called a treaty of equivalence.

	At its most legalistic, the Treaty allows names and heraldry that might otherwise conflict to be registered. (Further elaboration or comment from the SCA College of Heralds would be welcome here.) The central feature of the treaty, however, is the clause which establishes equivalence between the orders across kingdom lines. The treaty is sometimes even called a treaty of equivalence.

⚫	What this means is that~~, unique among SCA awards,~~ the White Scarf is recognized in multiple kingdoms without being recognized SCA wide by the [[Corporate]] documents (as are Awards, Grants and Patents of Arms, and Peerages both bestowed and royal.) Thus a member of the White Scarf of Ansteorra who moves to the Outlands is treated as a member of the order in the Outlands, and vice-versa. The same holds true of all White Scarf kingdoms.

⚫	With the creation of the [[Order of Defense]] in [[2015]], some kingdoms ~~(e.g. [[Lochac]])~~ chose to close their Order of the White Scarf to any new members, but still recognised existing members and maintained upholding the treaty.

		⚫	What this means is that the White Scarf is recognized in multiple kingdoms without being recognized SCA wide by the [[Corporate]] documents (as are Awards, Grants and Patents of Arms, and Peerages both bestowed and royal.) Thus a member of the White Scarf of Ansteorra who moves to the Outlands is treated as a member of the order in the Outlands, and vice-versa. The same holds true of all White Scarf kingdoms.

	The White Scarf Kingdoms are, in order:		The White Scarf Kingdoms are, in order:
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	#[[Lochac]]		#[[Lochac]]
	#[[Northshield]]		#[[Northshield]]
	#[[Kingdom of the West]]*		#[[Kingdom of the West]]*
			#[[Avacal]]*

	''* The Kingdom of the West did not actually sign the treaty but has functionally equivalent agreements in place.''		''* The Kingdom of the West did not actually sign the treaty but has functionally equivalent agreements in place.''

		⚫	With the creation of the [[Order of Defense]] in [[2015]], some kingdoms chose to close their Order of the White Scarf to any new members, but still recognised existing members and maintained upholding the treaty. The order has been closed in Atenveldt, An Tire, Caid, Artemisia, Lochac, Northshield, the West and Avacal.

			==Award Level==

			In most kingdoms, the Order is (or was) a grant-level Order of High Merit, equivalent in precedent to other awards at the same level.

			#[[Ansteorra]] - Until 2018, the Order was a polling order of High Merit, but since 2018 has been non-armigerous.
			#[[Outlands]] - The Order was an award-level Order of Merit until 1996, when it was elevated to an Order of High Merit.
			#[[Atlantia]] - The Order was an award-level Order of Merit until 1996, when it was elevated to an Order of High Merit.
			[[Trimaris]] - The Order was a polling order until 2015, but is now a non-polling Order of High Merit.

	==Other Fencing Awards==		==Other Fencing Awards==
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	==External Links==		==External Links==

	* ~~http~~://~~www~~.avigne.org/~~sca/ws~~ - [[Outlands]] White Scarf page		* https://ws.avigne.org/ - [[Outlands]] White Scarf page
	* http://moondragon.info - history and commentary on SCA fencing by [[Don]] Tivar Moondragon		* http://moondragon.info - history and commentary on SCA fencing by [[Don]] Tivar Moondragon