Crowns and Coronets of the West Kingdom
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Last Updated: November, 2017; August, 2018; January, 2020 (locations of photos updated); February, 2024
Author: Hirsch von Henford, with many donations of photos from across the West Kingdom
Policy Level: Informational
Intended Audience: General Populace
Abstract: Originally published on Hirsch's personal website,
added to the Heralds' Handbook as an unofficial guide to the Crowns and Coronets
of the Known World, rather thank linking there. This was trimmed down in
2024 to just the West Kingdom, as it became harder and harder to keep on top
of what the other 19 Kingdoms are doing.
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This is an attempt to make it possible to see what the official Crowns and Coronets from all of the Kingdoms, Principalities, and Baronies of the West look like. Where there are multiple sets of Crowns/Coronets, either still in use, or Historic and archived, it would be great to have photos of all versions.
| Kingdom/Principality | Crown or Coronet | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West, Kingdom of the |
Current:
Sovereign's (King's) Crown by Mark and Diane (2012)2 
Consort's (Queen's) Crown by Mark and Diane (2012)2 
Western Crowns by Ugo Serrano (2018)4 
Royal Heir's (Sovereign/Crown Prince) Coronet 
Royal Heir's (Consort/Crown Princess) Coronet Historic: 
The Iron Crown of Henrik5 
The Ancient and Honorable Crowns 
Coronation Crown 
Coronation Crown 
The Lace Crowns of the West7 
Royal Heir's Coronet3 Need Photos of: The Leather Crowns
1 The Crowns created by Henrik of Havn, AS X. These Crowns are being retired as they are becoming fragile, and are to be used only for Coronations (and may be referred to as "The Coronation Crowns"). 2 Crowns of the King and Queen of the West, 2012 were created with the idea that the "old" Silver Crowns made by Henrik of Havn in AS X are in serious need of repair, but the Sovereign and Consort would want something to wear while they were being fixed. Mark von dem Falkensfenn and Diane de Winchester made these Crowns (on commission), which were presented at 12th Night Coronation to the Sovereign and Consort. The "old" crowns will be refurbished and retired, most likely to be worn for Coronations and special events (such as an A.S. 75 event). 3 These coronets (the one for the Consort/Crown Princess was same design but smaller) disappeared, to be replaced by a new set by Brion of Bellatrix in March, 2022. 4 The "new" Crowns of the West by Ugo Serrano (2018) were commissioned through a "bidding" process, and completed in the Fall of 2018. 5 The Iron Crown used for the Coronation of King Henrik, more details can be found on the West Kingdom History website. This is the first Crown used to Crown a King in the SCA. 6 Details and more photos of can be found on the West Kingdom History website. 7 The Lace Crowns were created by Mistress Ella du Vergne, are almost never worn because, well, they are lace, and delicate. The idea was to have something lighter to wear, but only a few Kings and Queens of the West have worn them. 8 When the Coronets for the heirs (Crown Prince/ss) "disappeared", Brion of Bellatrix created, in about a month, this new set for the March, 2022 Crown Tournament. |
| 1.1 | Principality of The Mists |
Current:
Coronets of the Sovereign and Consort of the Mists 
Updated Coronets of the Sovereign and Consort of the Mists Historic: 
Original Coronets of the Sovereign and Consort of the Mists |
| 1.1.1 | The Mists -- Barony of Darkwood |
Current:
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| 1.1.2 | The Mists -- Former Barony of Vinhold |
Current:
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| 1.1.3 | The Mists -- Barony of the Westermark |
Current:
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| 1.1.4 | The Mists -- Shire of Teufelberg |
Coronet of the Champion of Teufelberg 
Coronet of the Champion of Teufelberg -- side view 1 This coronet was created many years ago by Gad Waldbär, and was used for the "Teufelberg Champion". It disappeared for some time, and resurfaced in time for Wargy, held by Teufelberg in February 2024, and was given to the new champion then. The reason for the "forks" is that the arms of Teufelberg features a trident, so this is the "Trident Coronet". |
| 1.2 | Principality of Cynagua |
Current:
Coronet of the Sovereign of Cynagua1 
Coronet of the Sovereign of Cynagua1 
Coronet of the Sovereign of Cynagua (side view)1 Historic -- Prince and Princess (Sovereign/Consort): 
Original Wood Coronet of the Sovereign of Cynagua2 
Original Wood Coronet of the Sovereign of Cynagua (side) 
Original Wood Coronet of the Consort of Cynagua 
Third Coronet of the Sovereign3 
Third Coronet of the Consort Historic -- Heirs (Lord/Lady of the Swan): 
Original Iron Coronet of the Cynaguan Heir [Lord of the Swan] (Ancient) 
Original Iron Coronet of the Cynaguan Consort [Lady of the Swan] (Ancient) 
Original Iron Coronet of the Cynaguan Consort [Lady of the Swan] (Ancient) (side) 
Second Coronet of the Cynaguan Heirs 
Second Coronet of the Cynaguan Heirs Unknown At This Time: 
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(?) 1 The Coronet of the Consort is the same but a little smaller. 2 The emerald was added by Prince Alrik in his first reign to the Sovereign's Wood Coronet. 3 3rd Set of Coronets -- The Sovereign's and Consort's coronets have the swans facing each other, with the taller one being the Sovereign's coronet. |
| 1.2.1 | Cynagua -- Barony of Fettburg |
Current:
Both Sovereign and Consort |
| 1.2.2 | Cynagua -- Barony of Rivenoak |
Current:
Coronets of the Rivenoak1 
Coronet of the Sovereign of Rivenoak 
Coronet of the Consort of Rivenoak 
Coronets of the Sovereigns of Rivenoak, side 
Coronets of the Sovereigns of Rivenoak, side 1 These were made by Titus of Wormwood. The acorn was carved out of wood from our namesake tree (the Hooker Oak which was struck by lightning, hence "Riven" Oak) as one piece, then cut in half and mounted on each Coronet. They were commissioned by our first Baron. |
| 1.3 | Oertha, Principality of |
Current:
Coronet of the Sovereign of Oertha (New) -- Front1 
Coronets of the Sovereign and Consort of Oertha (New) -- Side1 
Coronet of the Sovereign of Oertha (Original)2 The Coronets of the Lord/Lady/Laird Borealis, the Principality heirs, are made for each reign, and kept by the victors of the tourney and their consorts. There is no "standardized" coronet. Be nice to have a photo of: The (Original) Coronet of the Consort of Oertha, although they are very similar, with the Consort's being slightly smaller than the Sovereign's.
1 The "New Coronets" were created by Skygge Newcombe and Styrkarr Jarlsskald and presented at Purgatorio/Oertha Coronet, August, 2017 (A.S. LII). 2 The Original coronets of Oertha, worn since 1985, made by Hans the Horrible in time for Oertha's first Coronet Tournament, January, 1985 (AS XIX), and were first worn by Kylson and Anne, the first Sovereign and Consort of Oertha. |
| 1.3.1 | Oertha -- Barony of Eskalya |
Current:
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| 1.3.2 | Oertha -- Barony of Selviergard |
Current:
Coronets of Baron and Baroness of Selviergard |
| 1.3.3 | Oertha -- Barony of Winter's Gate |
Current:
Coronets of the Consort and Sovereign of Winter's Gate Historical: 
Coronet of the Sovereign of Winter's Gate - front 
Coronets of the Sovereign and Consort of Winter's Gate |
| 1.4 | The Marches | The Marches of the West are branches that do not belong in a Principality. There are no arms, no other official aspect to the collective called "The Marches". It is more a convenient way to discuss these branches as a whole. |
| 1.4.1 | Marches -- Barony of Allyshia |
Current:
Coronet of the Sovereign of Allyshia The current coronet of the Consort is very much like the coronet of the Sovereign. Artisan unknown. Historical:
Ancient Coronet of the Sovereign of Allyshia 
Ancient Coronet of the Sovereign Allyshia closeup The Historical coronets above are originals, dating back to the late 1970s when Allyshia was made a Barony. Artisan unknown. |
| 1.4.2 | Marches -- Barony of the Far West |
Current:
Coronet of the Sovereign of the Baron or Baroness of the Far West
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| 1.4.3 | Marches -- Barony of Tarnmist |
Current:
Coronets of the Baron and Baroness of Tarnmist |
