Awards of the Barony of Arn Hold, listed alphabetical by award’s primary name:

Amethyst Chalice

            Token: Chalice shaped drinking goblet, predominately purple in color

Created by Baron Bruce and Baroness Loré

Premier: Rachel Ravenlock

Given for selfless, unfailing loyalty, guidence and a consistently high quality of gracious assistance provided directly to, for and on behalf of the Baron and/or Baroness of Arn Hold.

Bowman’s Mark

            Token:  Archer (Archer in full person)

            Created by Baron Alric and Baroness Catherine.  

            Premier: Godwin Fitzgilbert de Strigol.

Given for skill and accomplishment in Archery, as practiced in the Society for Creative Anachronism, for and in the Barony of Arn Hold.

Chevalier Baronia Gloria

            Token: Golden Horse (full body)

            Created by: Baron Alric and Baroness Catherine

            Premier: Isebelle of Arn Hold

Given for skill and accomplishment in the Equestrian arts, as practiced in the Society for Creative Anachronism, for and in the Barony of Arn Hold.  

CIRQUE D’HONOUR

            Token: Circle of genuine Amethyst

(Previous rulers of Arn Hold have chosen their own tokens to present)

Created by: Baron Armond

Premier: (?)

Presented to those good gentles that have achieved the honor of holding the title of Champion, within any of the various Championships, of the Barony of Arn Hold.  This award is presented upon their stepping down as Champion, as a thank you for their service to the Barony and as a memory of their time as a Baronial Champion.

 FER DE MOLINE  (THE MILLERS CROSS)

            Token: An X that is bowed in shape with a square hole in the center

Premier: Jadwiga Zawadzka

Given to welcome and honor those newly transplanted to our Barony, who have lived and played elsewhere in the SCA, and have since moving here gladly given of their time, talents and skills, thus becoming an integral member of our populace.

Guardian of Sincerity and Honor (The G.O.S.H.)

            Token: Purple Heart surrounding a Moose figurine

            Created by: Baron Einendoch and Baroness Andrea

            Premier: Armond des Mortes

Given for chivalry and honor, to those who conduct themselves with grace, and kindness, and demonstrate the highest ideals of courtesy to all, regardless of rank or station.

Hope of Arn Hold

            Token: Golden Acorn

Created by Baron Eindock and Baroness Andrea.

Premier: Rose Merryweather

Given to the youth of this barony (generally 13 years of age and under) as they are considered to be our “hope” for the future.  This award was created from the inspiration of the old saying “from the tiniest acorn a mighty oak tree grows,” to acknowledge those youngsters who are demonstrating a good level of service and participation, in the activities of the SCA, within the Barony of Arn Hold.

Jewel of Alces

Token:  Link of the actual Arn Hold Baronial Chains of Estate.  

(A shield shaped medallion that displays the full arms of Arn Hold.)

Created by Baron Eindendock and Baroness Andrea

Premier: Els Merryweather

This is the Highest Award of Arn Hold.  It is given to those who consistently display extreme excellence in the giving of their time, talents, service, chivalry, assistance, active participation, courtesy, scholastic accomplishment, and are always providing unfailing support of this Barony and our populous; begin those who thereby set themselves apart as a shining example of the ideal citizen of Arn Hold.  

Moose Combatant

            Token: Moose’s Head sitting atop a downward pointing sword

            Created by: Baron Eindendock and Baroness Andrea

Premier: Brendan ap Morgan

Given for excellence in the art of armored combat (including Heavy and Rapier), as practiced in the Society for Creative Anachronism, for and in the Barony of Arn Hold.  

North Star, Keeper of

            Token:  Five pointed golden star embroidered favor

Created by Baron Konrad and Baroness Kortland.  

Premier: Pasha Starling Mayfair

Given for ambassadorial services, to those citizens of Arn Hold who go to consistent effort to travel outside of the boundaries of this Barony, to offer their support and active participation in the activities of other groups of the SCA, reflecting by their graceful conduct a positive impression back upon the Barony of Arn Hold.

Pomme d’Ore

            Token: Golden Apple

            Created by: Baron Armond

            Premier: Jacqueline de Bear

Given for excellence in teaching, to those who have gained a high level of scholarship and graciously share it often, through one-on-one instruction and/or within group classes, whereby they offer their knowledge to others freely, with no thought of gain or reward, doing so gladly to all regardless of rank or station.

Service Performed Under Duress (The S.P.U.D.)

            Token:  Potato (small potato replica in any form)

            Created by:  Baron Einendoch and Baroness Andrea

            Premier: Aldwin Longwalker “Scruffy”

Given, in the spirit of good fun, for an individual act of service whereby the recipient did put forth a great deal of effort towards a particularly difficult, time-consuming, tedious, onerous and/or exhausting task, doing so graciously, willing, and without complaint.

Tripsciore’s Moufle

            Token:  Humming bird drinking from a morning glory

Created by Baron Einendoch and Baroness Andrea

Premier: Morgan d’Antioch

Given for excellence in the Arts and Sciences, as practiced in the Society for Creative Anachronism, in and for the Barony of Arn Hold.  

Walking Pell

            Token: Squashed Golden Jingle Bell

            Created by: Baron Eindendock and Baroness Andrea

            Premier:  Tristan Heartrose the Unbalanced

Given to those who maintain their sense of humor after having been the accidental brunt of misfortune or the recipient of hard knocks, on or around or in conjunction with SCA combat, who can still demonstrate honor and integrity by going forth from these ‘set backs’ with a sunny disposition.

Winmühlen Keeper

            Token: Silver Windmill

Created by Baron Konrad and Baroness Kortland.  

Premier: Dame Kathleen dubh Fraser

Given for outstanding on-going service, to those who consistently demonstrate their willingness to volunteer doing so tirelessly, graciously, to their utmost capacity, repeatedly, for and on behalf of the Barony of Arn Hold.  

Y’Gdrassil

            Token: Silver Oak Tree

            Created by: Baron Konrad and Baroness Kortland.

            Premier: Godwin Fitzgilbert de Strigol

Meaning “tree of life” this is given to newer participants of the SCA, in the Barony of Arn Hold.  It is given to recognize them for their active participation, to acknowledge them as contributing citizens of the Barony, to encourage them to continue doing so, and to thank them for their enthusiasm that helps to inspire us all.

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