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Clan MacGregor Scottish Silver Clan Badge - Hamilton & Inches     Order Form     Request more information
Reference: S11176
Period: George VI
Year: 1950
Silversmith: Hamilton & Inches
Place: Edinburgh
Price: $ 180.00
Weight: 20 grams
Dimensions: 4.7 cm diameter
Condition: Excellent, pin in full working order

Description: A Clan MacGregor (or Gregor) Scottish sterling silver clan badge, with pin to be worn as a brooch or kilt pin. The badge is the traditonal shape, with cast silver crowned lion erased, surrounded by belt with motto "'S RIOCHAIL MO DHREAM", translated "Royal is my Race". The badge is lovely quality and is in excellent condition. The badge is clearly hallmarked for Edinburgh 1950, with makers mark H&I for Hamilton & Inches, the leading Edinburgh silversmith from Princes Street, they worked between 1870 and 1977. The current MacGregor clan chief is Sir Malcolm Macgregor, 7th Baronet of Lanrick and Balquhidder. The clan dates back to the early 800's, they were amongst the first clans to play bagpipes, and their most famous member was the outlaw and folk hero Rob Roy MacGregor.
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