SCA Heraldry (Society for Creative Anachronism)

The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is a historical reenactment organization dedicated to researching and recreating medieval and Renaissance culture from roughly 600 to 1600 AD. Members, called "antiquarians," adopt medieval personas, often creating costumes, crafts, and heraldic symbols like coats of arms. Heraldry in the SCA involves designing and displaying unique heraldic devices to represent individuals, families, or groups, adhering to specific medieval traditions. This system fosters role-playing, craftsmanship, and historical learning, blending education and entertainment in a community-focused environment that celebrates medieval history through reenactment, tournaments, arts, and cultural events.