Re: The Banner

["David & Gloria Bouschor" <haggis@skypoint.com>]

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Hi Johnnye,
    This banner you speak of is the Chiefs Pennant.  It is only flown where
the Chief or his representative is present.  I have never been able to get
an explanation of it, not even from the Chief.  I imagine the Lord Lyon
would help.    Kindest regards, David
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From: JLG21447@aol.com <JLG21447@aol.com>
To: sinclair@jump.net <sinclair@jump.net>
Date: Monday, March 01, 1999 4:44 PM
Subject: Re: The Banner


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