Through their service and skill, members of the populace contribute to the Kingdom (Australia and NZ) and our local barony. We think it’s important to celebrate and record these contributions and achievements. More information about Kingdom awards can be found here. However, the Barony of Politarchopolis has its own awards that are given by Their Excellencies, the Baron and Baroness, during our events.
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Order of the Cordon Rouge
Our highest award, given once a year to someone who has tied the barony together. The token is a red mascle knot on a white background in any medium. The previous recipient is charged with making the next one for the Baron/ess before a year has passed.
Free Citizen of Politarchopolis
Given for exceptional, long term service to the Barony. They shall be exempt from any Baronial taxes that the Baronage may personally levy. They have the right to name the next litter of baby griffins born in the Barony and they shall receive a griffin’s feather so their arrows will always fly true, and a talon so their knife will always be sharp!
Fellowship of Grace
Given once a year, by the Baroness, for exceptional grace, courtesy, and chivalry. The token is a sun in splendour in any medium.
The Order of the Burley Griffin
The Burley Griffin can be recieved multiple times for ongoing excellence. Given for excelling in…
| Service | Arts | Martial |
| a pewter burley griffin suspended from a white cord | a pewter burley griffin suspended from a green cord | a pewter burley griffin suspended from a red cord |
The Virtues of Politarchopolis
This tradition sees members of the Barony recognised as best representing one of the twelve Virtues. The red and white pennons they receive from the hands of the previous recipient, are to be displayed at events where they are present. When the time comes, the Virtues nominate the next member of the Barony who best fulfills the role of their particular Virtue.
| Courage | Temperance | Liberality | Magnificence |
| Magnanimity | Honour | Good Temper | Conviviality |
| Truthfulness | Wit | Friendship | Justice |
The Order of the Griffin’s Wing
Given to people from other SCA groups who have given great service to the Barony. The token is a pewter griffin’s wing suspended from a cord of any colour. It can also be a white wing sewn onto a red pouch.
The Order of the Griffin’s Egg
Given to members under the age of sixteen for enthusiasm, politeness, skill, service, and many other fields of endeavour. The token is a pewter griffin’s egg cracking open to show a baby griffin being born.
Baronial Huntsman
Given to exceptional combat archers. Upon accepting this award, the recipient’s device will be placed upon the Baronial Huntman’s banner, and the huntman’s horn shall be sounded at the announcement in court.
Cooks’ Favour
Given to exceptional cooks. Historically this was a garter, created by Countess Mathilde, bearing the words ‘Eat, eat, you’re all too thin’. The recipient is charged with advising on the next cook to be awarded.
Baronial Champions
Given to those who best represent the best in the following areas of endeavour – armoured combat, rapier, archery and the arts & sciences. The Baron and Baroness have the final choice based on who they feel best represents the ideals of courtesy, chivalry, entertainment and skill. It is not necessarily the winner of a set tournament.
Pensioners – Sergeant of the Guard
Pensioners – Guard
Awarded to Baronial Sergeants and Guards when they step down from their position (see Baronial Retinue). Once a year, traditionally at the St Valentines Feast, Pensioners shall receive 12 peppercorns and a gold coin which may contain chocolate. Sergeants and Guards can come from any of the martial pursuits at the Baronages discretion.
Baronial Cypher
Given as a token of gratitude by the Baron and Baroness. The appearance of this token is at the whim of the current Baronage
All these awards are given out by the Baron and Baroness at their discretion, but they decide who should get them based on recommendations from the populace. Awards are given out in court using the Book of Ceremonies. If you know of someone in our group is doing great things and you think they should be recognised for it, you can recommend them for an award by emailing the Baron and Baroness at politarchopolis@lochac.sca.org.