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The laurel wreath is also the insignia for one of the SCA's [[peer]]ages, the [[Order]] of the [[Laurel]]. Order members are permitted to wear a picture of laurel wreath with their [[garb]] and it is often seen as part of a [[circlet]], [[medallion]], or [[cloak]]. |
The laurel wreath is also the insignia for one of the SCA's [[peer]]ages, the [[Order]] of the [[Laurel]]. Order members are permitted to wear a picture of laurel wreath with their [[garb]] and it is often seen as part of a [[circlet]], [[medallion]], or [[cloak]]. |
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Revision as of 20:20, 28 May 2006
The laurel wreath has significance both in the SCA and in the mundane world.
In antiquity, the laurel wreath was a symbol of victory. Roman emperors are depicted on ancient coins wearing a laurel wreath. Olympic medalists still wear laurel wreaths on the podium.
Or, a laurel wreath vert is the device for the Society for Creative Anachronism. All SCA groups are required to have a laurel wreath on their registered group device.
The laurel wreath is also the insignia for one of the SCA's peerages, the Order of the Laurel. Order members are permitted to wear a picture of laurel wreath with their garb and it is often seen as part of a circlet, medallion, or cloak.
