Order of the Pelican

Description

The Order of the Pelican is one of the four Peerages in the SCA. Individuals who are elevated to the Order of the Pelican are done so at the discretion of the King and Queen, typically under advisement from the other members of the Order.

From the West Kingdom College of Heralds Website:

"The Order of the Pelican is given for extraordinary service to the Kingdom, far and beyond that given by most members. The members of the Order may wear a medallion depicting a pelican in its piety (wounding itself to feed its young), and a cloak with the same on the front and back (as for the Laurel). The pelican in its piety symbolizes sacrificing oneself for others, and was also a medieval symbol of Christ (the ultimate symbol of sacrifice). Sometimes abbreviated: OP"

Honorifics

Those who have been elevated to the Order of the Pelican may style themselves Master/Mistress, or an equivalent title in another language (ie. Dame or Maestra).

Further Information

List of West Kingdom of Recipients of the Order of the Pelican