Heraldry
The Canton of Ritterwald became official with the acceptance of its name and heraldic device in the April 2001 Letter of Acceptances and Returns (LoARs) issued by the SCA Laurel Sovereign of Arms on May 18, A.S. XXXVI (2001).
Arms of Ritterwald
(2015-present )
Azure, a pale wavy argent surmounted by a horse courant contourny, in chief two laurel wreaths Or.
This is the officially registered device representing the Canton of Ritterwald. In their official capacity as the ranking representative of the Canton, the Seneschal is entitled to bear this device. The herald may also bear this device when representing the Canton.
Ancient Arms of Ritterwald
(2001-2015)
Azure, a tilting lance bendwise sinister Or surmounted by a horse rampant argent, in canton a laurel wreath Or, a ford proper.
These are the ancient arms that formerly represented the Canton of Ritterwald. They remain protected under the laws of heraldic display.
Populace Badge
(2015-present)
Azure, a pale wavy cotised argent and overall a horse courant Or.
The populace badge may be borne by any denizen or friend of Ritterwald to show their allegiance and support of the branch.