Antique Scottish Stewart Clan Badge Sterling Silver Plaid Brooch 19th Century

Antique Scottish Clan Stewart Badge Sterling Silver Plaid Brooch 19th Century Earl of Moray. Please find offered for sale a very collectible, genuine Scottish Clan Stewart Badge.

Made from cast silver (untested) these Clan Badges are very collectible and this early example dates from the 19. The piece is made from cast silver and unmarked which is common for pieces of this period. ATTACHMENT: Horizontal T-style pin with "C" catch.

The Clan Stewart/Stuart had a large number of mottoes throughout history and this piece bears the motto "SALUS PER CHRISTUM"'Salvation through Christ. The Crest: A pelican argent, winged Or, in her nest feeding her young, proper.

The crest and motto together are associated with James Stewart the Earl of Moray. The Stewarts who became monarchs of Scotland were descended from a family who were seneschals (stewards) of Dol in Brittany, France. After the Norman conquest of England, the Stewarts acquired estates in England as the FitzAlan family, also Earls of Arundel.

Length 4.9cm, Width 3.5cm Weight 14.6g. A great addition for the collector of Antique Scottish silver, Clan items or both. Please take a look at the photographs and if you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact me. Please take your time to look at the photographs as these also form part of the description. Vintage items are not brand new and will always show signs of use and wear commensurate with age. Please see the pictures provided to satisfy yourself as to the condition. Thank you for looking at my listing.

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