We adhere to the rules of the SCA when it comes to armor standards and those of the Midrealm. This page does not deviate from those standards but only adds ideas for flourish and style to your over all kit. 

Armor Code

1. Surcoats:
Black and Gold/mustard Yellow. Black on the left side (heart), Gold on the Right (Sword arm). Red cross formee trimmed in zigzag stitch in gold/yellow. This cross shall be 9" square. Place center chest AND center back.
No trim other than a counter charged 1" tape at collar/sleeve or hem.
Re-dye the yellow if it becomes too pale.


2. Shields:
Your choice of design for the war shield. Black over golden yellow [King's Gold at Michael's Hobby is perfect].
Red cross, trim in gold, center if able. No wolf. No other design on the front.
Personal tourney shields shall not bear the company arms but your own. If the shield is a dual purpose dress kit/ fighting shield, then consider simplifying the design to fit the early period device style.

3. Weapons:
Good working order prior ot events. Make back up weapons if affordable or handy to ensure your readiness to fight.

4. Armor:
Preferred hidden, sport type or period crusader or dark age armor. But in reality, whatever you can afford to buy, make or borrow. time period in the end doesn't really matter as much as you getting in armor and fighting out on the field.
Armor should be cleaned on a regular basis. Also make sure armor is picked up at all events, put in bag or crate and use Fabreeze to get rid of the odor if needed.

5. Colors:

Candidates shall wear all black tunics or surcoats, red cross front and back, trimmed gold/yellow. Non-fighters will wear all brown tunic or robe with red cross over heart (small) or front and back standard.

Color: Black is typically the Bluish Black. The Gold or Mustard recipe can be found at Rit Dye under the Gold Recipe:

• 2 Tbsp Golden Yellow
• 1-1/2 tsp Tan

Typically we just buy a nice gold from the Fabric-Store.COM like their Autumn Gold.

10/22/2008