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The '''Order of the White Scarf''' is an [[award]] given in the [[Kingdom of the Outlands]], given by the [[Crown]] to those persons |
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who have demonstrated extraordinary skill in the art of [[fencing|fence]], meeting certain minimum requirements including proficiency in a variety of styles. Other qualifications include leadership, activity level, and teaching. Said individuals must also display unquestionable [[honor]] both on and off the field. The holders of this award shall be styled as Defenders of the White Scarf and may be addressed as Don or Dõna, and shall be entitled to place the [[alphabet soup|initials]] ''D.W.S.'' after their [[names]]. |
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This award also carries with it a [[Grant of Arms]]. |
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:[[Blazon]]: ''[[Sable]], on a [[pale]] [[argent]] between two rapiers [[proper]], a stag’s antler [[vert]]''. |
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On October 12, 1987 the first [[White_scarf|White Scarf]] treaty was signed between the [[Kingdom]]s of [[Ansteorra]] and the [[Outlands]]. |
On October 12, 1987 the first [[White_scarf|White Scarf]] treaty was signed between the [[Kingdom]]s of [[Ansteorra]] and the [[Outlands]]. |
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The Outlands [[Order]] of the White Scarf has a website at http://www.avigne.org/sca/ws |
The Outlands [[Order]] of the White Scarf has a website at http://www.avigne.org/sca/ws |
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See also [[White Scarf]] for more information, and less [[Kingdom]]-specific information, about the White Scarf. |
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[[Category: awards]] |
[[Category: awards]] |
Latest revision as of 10:28, 6 April 2009
The Order of the White Scarf is an award given in the Kingdom of the Outlands, given by the Crown to those persons who have demonstrated extraordinary skill in the art of fence, meeting certain minimum requirements including proficiency in a variety of styles. Other qualifications include leadership, activity level, and teaching. Said individuals must also display unquestionable honor both on and off the field. The holders of this award shall be styled as Defenders of the White Scarf and may be addressed as Don or Dõna, and shall be entitled to place the initials D.W.S. after their names. This award also carries with it a Grant of Arms.
On October 12, 1987 the first White Scarf treaty was signed between the Kingdoms of Ansteorra and the Outlands.
The Outlands Order of the White Scarf has a website at http://www.avigne.org/sca/ws
See also White Scarf for more information, and less Kingdom-specific information, about the White Scarf.