Decorative display of weapons — how do you do it?

[Sir Didymous]

I like the look of your mock-up, Shaun. If I were doing it, I'd likely do it the same way (swords crossed behind the targe), but I wouldn't make the tartan such a rigid square. I'd probably just make a hanger for the tartan that sits behind the targe, so the tartan fabric could drape a little more naturally. Maybe make it look like part of a plaid with a fringed bottom and a more free-flowing look. But that's just my own personal decorating style.

You could also have a custom wood-carved plaque above the assembly that says Maxwell. The possibilities there are endless. Leather, wood, iron, with or without a clan motto, above or below the targe, etc.

*edited to add: Oh, and I might be tempted to buy a reproduction Scottish pistol and mount it on there too!

I like this idea, but another option would be to have the clan motto above the display. Mottos on Scottish arms typically are above as opposed to under like most of the heraldic world. I think it would be very distinctive, more so than say just the family name. But that's just my opinion.