Art Pewter MacThomas (of Finegand) Clan Crest Kilt Pin CKP-C81B

For Highlanders, their dress provided them with an opportunity to display as much wealth as they could afford. Therefore, ornamentation, such as kilt pins, were very important. Even those who were less well off spent lavishly on these accessories which were ornate and had precious and semi-precious stones set in them. Money spent here was also for practical reasons as if a clansman died the silver accessories on their dress would cover the cost of a decent burial. 

In Scotland’s turbulent past it was the custom for the Clan Chiefs to give their followers a metal plate of their crest, to be worn as a badge of allegiance which fastened to their clothing with a strap and buckle. When not in use the belt was coiled around the crest and this convention is used in the clan crest badges of today. Only a Clan Chief may wear the crest without the strap and buckle.

Art Pewter Clan Crests would make special personalised presents for yourself, your loved ones, and your clansmen and women. These are distinctive and memorable to wear or display. For all occasions from Weddings, Christmas and gatherings to more personal birthday and anniversary celebrations. Art Pewter Clan Crests are available on a wide range of products including Kilt Pins, Key Fobs, Cufflinks and Pendants; they can also be engraved on Hip Flasks, Glasses and Candle Votive Holders.

• MacThomas (of Finegand)
• Clan Crest Kilt Pin
• Motto: Deo Juvante Invidiam Superabo (I Shall Overcome Envy With God's Help)
• Approximately: 10cm Length, 3.5cm wide
• Manufactured in Scotland to High Standards by Art Pewter
• Item Number: CKP-C81B