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Model: A05129_MACFARLANE
Clan Crested Kilt Pin
Measure approx. 3.5''
Traditional Scottish Accessory
Decorative pin used on the lower apron of the kilt
A wide selection of clan crested kilt pins.In ancient times, a Chief wore in battle a distinguishing badge on his helmet, a device which his followers could recognize in the turmoil of action. This is known as the Crest of the Chief and appears at the top of his Full Coat of Arms. Anyone bearing the same name as a Scottish Chief is a Clansman of the Chief and has the privilege of wearing his Crest surrounded by a Strap and Buckle Garter to denote his Clan Allegiance. The great Scottish Clans contain families who bore a different surname but were descended from the Chief through the female line. They are called Septs. Therefore anyone who has an ancestor bearing a Sept name or the Clan name itself has the privilege of wearing or displaying the Crest Badge.

Model: A05131_MACFARLANE
Clan Crested Lapel Pin
Measure approx. 2''
Traditional Scottish Accessory
Decorative pin
Scottish Clan Crest Lapel PinClan crests were traditionally worn in Scotland by Clan Chiefs and by followers to show the wearer's Clan allegiance. Members of a given Clan, who could be called upon to defend a Clan's interests, would often be drawn not only from those bearing the chief's name but also from many different families with different surnames. Clan allegiance was retained through the maternal line of descent. These families were called Septs and, to this day, alongside those who bear the Clan name itself, retain the right to wear the Clan crest. If your surname is of Scottish descent but not listed in the Clan names it may be a Sept name, a little research will usually reveal which Clan crest you should wear.The Clan crest lapel pin looks great worn on an Argyle jacket as part of your kilt outfit, or it's equally at home on a suit jacket or coat. Each badge has a non-scratch, non-tarnish finish.