Order of the Mark

The Order of the Mark is a Society-wide order, which recognises excellence in the arts of archery and thrown weapons. It is equal in dignity to orders of Chivalry, the Laurel, the Pelican, and Defense.

It is a consulting or ‘polling’ order, meaning that the king and queen choose who to invite to the order, after consulting with the existing members. Typically, this consultation includes a discussion period and a poll.

The Order is distinct from the Drachenwald Company of Archers, although there is naturally considerable overlap between the Captains General of Archers of the Company and the members of the Order of the Mark. It is worth remembering that the Company is Drachenwald institution, and advancement is administered internally, while the Order of the Mark is recognized throughout the SCA, and members are elevated by the Crown.

Members of the Order of the Mark are recognized for their great prowess in ranged martial pursuits, and for applying their skills and knowledge for the instruction of members and service to the kingdom beyond normal expectation. Ranged martial pursuits include target archery, combat archery, siege weaponry, and thrown weapons.

Members are addressed as “Master” (name) or “Mistress” (name). The regalia of the Order is two white vambraces or bracers, and the badge:

(tinctureless) A set of nesting scale weights within and conjoined to a mascle fleury at the upper point.

The Roster of the Order of the Mark

The order secretary is Mistress Kerttu Katariinantytär Roisko.