Balmorals and Glengarrys

[davedove]

Also...Davedove...I'm intrigued about your clan crest with Army Crest? Do you have a link or picture?

Here's the cap badge as well as a belt buckle with the Army crest, shown against the Army tartan. (Now that I think about it, I don't think I've ever worn the buckle).


I also have a kilt pin with the same:


You can get these from Alexis Malcolm Kilts.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

That's actually the arms, supporter and crest, ie: the full heraldic achievement, of the United States of America. Although this is worn by members of the United States Army, it isn't unique to the Army in the same way that the Eagle, Globe and Anchor is unique to the United States Marine Corps.

[Brian K]

That's actually the arms, supporter and crest, ie: the full heraldic achievement, of the United States of America. Although this is worn by members of the United States Army, it isn't unique to the Army in the same way that the Eagle, Globe and Anchor is unique to the United States Marine Corps.

My understanding, from many books, periodicals and websites dealing with heraldry and sundry other topics, is that any citizen of the U.S. may use the arms of our country, whether by themselves, or with the full achievement, as though they were his or her own. Am I remembering this correctly? If I am, I also wonder about the propriety of wearing a badge such as the one available from Alexis Malcom by one who has not served in the U.S. Army. One would, of course, run the risk of someone assuming you are/were a member of said forces and in the wrong place unpleasantries might ensue. Would this be a problem if it were not polished brass or gold plated or would it look too much like Air Force insignia?

I ask only because as someone who technically has no clan affiliation (all my Scottish ancestors are on my mother's side of the family) it would be one more suggestion for a badge for my Balmoral. As someone born on the 4th of July, patriotic themes have always been a natural for me.

Regards,

Brian

[BoldHighlander]

Nice!

Here's the cap badge as well as a belt buckle with the Army crest, shown against the Army tartan. (Now that I think about it, I don't think I've ever worn the buckle).


I also have a kilt pin with the same:


You can get these from Alexis Malcolm Kilts.

[St. Amish]

Here's the cap badge as well as a belt buckle with the Army crest, shown against the Army tartan. (Now that I think about it, I don't think I've ever worn the buckle).


I also have a kilt pin with the same:


You can get these from Alexis Malcolm Kilts.

That's not the seal of the United States Army.

THIS is the seal of the United States Army:

[BoldHighlander]

That's not the seal of the United States Army.

THIS is the seal of the United States Army:

I don't believe davedove called it the seal of the US Army, but referred to it as the Army crest

[St. Amish]

I don't believe davedove called it the seal of the US Army, but referred to it as the Army crest

It's not that either. That's the Great Seal of the United States, used by the President.

[BoldHighlander]

It's not that either. That's the Great Seal of the United States.

Yes, I know
Thanks.

[St. Amish]

Yes, I know
Thanks.

I'm not trying to be condescending. I hope it didn't come off that way. Apologies if offense was taken.

The devices are mislabeled.

If someone wanted the Seal of The United States Army, the recruiter badge is a hefty little piece of metal that's about the right shape, and should be available at any surplus store. I guess that raises the afore mentioned issue of wearing actual military devices on civilian clothing though.

[BoldHighlander]

I'm not trying to be condescending. I hope it didn't come off that way. Apologies if offense was taken.

No, no, not at all; & no apologies needed or necessary