Sterling Silver Crest Badges anyone?

[Jock Scot]

Hmmm... that's actually an interesting point...

If your family is connected to the Macleods, but you're not actually "bound" to the clan, would a traditional clan badge be appropriate?

And would it be considered an insult to wear the symbol, minus the belt and buckle?

Not trying to start an argument, but it IS an interesting point...

I think, yes, is the answer to the first question, particularly in this modern day and age.However, if you do wear a clan badge, your Chief could call on you for help.

To the second question,the clan badge really ought to be within the belt and buckle wherever you are in the world and most definitely in Scotland.

[Deil the Yin]

To the second question,the clan badge really ought to be within the belt and buckle wherever you are in the world and most definitely in Scotland.

To translate Jock's genteel High English to Americanese: I believe he means that to wear a badge sans belt and buckle is to claim that you own the arms to which that badge is taken from... In Scotland this is a criminal act, and would likely offend most any chief. So make sure that if you wear a badge minus the belt/buckle that it is from YOUR coat of arms.

[Jock Scot]

To translate Jock's genteel High English to Americanese: I believe he means that to wear a badge sans belt and buckle is to claim that you own the arms to which that badge is taken from... In Scotland this is a criminal act, and would likely offend most any chief. So make sure that if you wear a badge minus the belt/buckle that it is from YOUR coat of arms.

I am obliged to you sir.