danio Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Hi everyone, Could anyone tell me what this badge is,please! Any help would be appreciated! Kind regards, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I don't believe this is a military badge, but rather a broach representing the Scottish clan Macgregor. "E'en do and spare not" is a motto associated with the Macgregor clan; as well as a lion's head on their family crests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Collins Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I agree with IrishGunner... it is, apparently, a clan badge for Clan MacGregor. I believe it is hand-made due to it's carved appearance and the floral work at the bottom (instead of the more often seen garter buckle) leads me to believe it was meant to be worn by a woman. There are what appears to be silver stamps on the back, as well as a maker (M&C) and an abbreviation for Inverness. The fixture at the top on the obverse of the piece was meant for, I believe, a rank attachment (feathers). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I'd agree with Greg's assessment as well; definitely not a garter buckle. Makes sense for a woman in this size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danio Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Thank you so much, guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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