Re: The Banner

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In a message dated 99-03-01 12:27:18 EST, you write:

<< Also this book shows a standard (banner) for each clan.  I have
 never
 seen these before.  Ours is blue/grey, gold, red, and white.  The left 1/5
 contains a white "X" on the blue/grey.  The next 4 parts have a Rooster,
 unicorn, muzzled bear upon a crown, and merimaid combing her hair and
 looking into a mirror (wierd!).  These 4 fields are separated with diagonal
 stripes containing or Clan motto:  "Commit thy works unto God"  Anyone have
 an explanation for all of this? >>

According to Scotland, A Concise History by Fitzroy Maclean, The "X" is St.
Andrew's cross. Unicorns were the animal of choice on the Scotland herald
until the union with England when one of the unicorns was replaced by a lion.

Hope this helps a little.

Johnnye
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