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Just as an aside, when I am not wearing "Big Feathers" I tuck a sprig of holly behind my cap badge. That's because, at the end of the day, despite whatever other status I may have, I am first and foremost a clansman.
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 Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown
Just as an aside, when I am not wearing "Big Feathers" I tuck a sprig of holly behind my cap badge. That's because, at the end of the day, despite whatever other status I may have, I am first and foremost a clansman.
Precisely Scott! Well said mate!
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 Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown
Just as an aside, when I am not wearing "Big Feathers" I tuck a sprig of holly behind my cap badge. That's because, at the end of the day, despite whatever other status I may have, I am first and foremost a clansman.
I have a heraldically ignorant, botanical question.
Does that include Yaupon Holly, and other Ilex plants, or does it have to be European Holly (Ilex aquifolium)?
I tried to ask my inner curmudgeon before posting, but he sprayed me with the garden hose…
Yes, I have squirrels in my brain…
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You look absolutely wonderful Scott! I love your feathers and am proud to see another Scottish Armiger wearing his rank appropriately and with such class, reverence, and pride.
Yours aye,
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Oh Dear... ...I really don't know. It's the green prickly kind, if that helps...
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 Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown
Oh Dear...  ...I really don't know. It's the green prickly kind, if that helps...
Actually that does mostly answer the question. 
The Yaupon Holly would not count in that case. Just wondering from a discussion I had back during Christmas. Thanks.
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Yes, I have squirrels in my brain…
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15th June 10, 01:26 PM
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Scott,
I love your leather sporran with brass cantle featured in your photo. I assume you have owned the sporran for quite some time? I am very interested in that particular style (18th-century style?) and am in the market for a well made, heirloom quality version.
Yours aye,
Last edited by creagdhubh; 18th June 10 at 02:11 PM.
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18th June 10, 03:35 PM
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 Originally Posted by creagdhubh
Scott,
I love your leather sporran with brass cantle featured in your photo. I assume you have owned the sporran for quite some time? I am very interested in that particular style (18th-century style?) and am in the market for a well made, heirloom quality version.
Yours aye,
Hi Kyle,
I bought the sporran about 40 years ago at the Braemar Games. I recently arranged to have something a bit fancier made in silver, and will post photos when it's finished.
In the 1950s the MOD actually issued a similar sporran with a frog mouth brass cantle; I think it was called the "Culloden" cantle but I'm not sure. These turn up from time to time, and if you PM me I'll put you in touch with a friend who may have one for sale.
--Scott
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19th June 10, 06:09 PM
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Hi Scott,
Thank you for addressing my query regarding your particular sporran style, I appreciate it very much. I have received your PM's and my response is inbound.
Thanks again mate,
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