Scottish silver Victorian clan badge. MacNab

Scottish silver Victorian clan badge. MacNab

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8257

Very eye-catching Victorian Scottish silver clan badge with the crest and shield of MacNab. Circa 1880. Not hallmarked. Head of a savage, affrontee Proper, with below shield of arms, three crescents on a chevron, in base below, an open boat with oars on water. All surrounded by a belt and buckle which is the symbol of a clansman. The MacNab motto - TIMOR OMNIS ABESTO (Let fear be far from all) is inscribed on the belt. The reverse of the badge is plain with a horizontal pin secured by a hook and a small loop at the top.



This clan badge was probably cleaned some years ago in order to be worn.

Dimensions:

Height 2 cm / 1"
Width 2 cm / 1"
Year

c 1880

Medium

Silver

Country

Scotland

Condition

Apart from a few slight scratches on the shield, the condition is excellent with crisp definition. This badge has been cleaned at some point

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