The unicorn, Scotland's national animal, has been a symbol of Scotland since the time of Robert III in the fourteenth century, possible even as far back as the days of King William the Lion in the 1100s. In mythology, unicorns were immensely powerful and very dangerous creatures, symbols of the brute forces of nature. As majestic as they look you wouldn't want to be in the way of one. As such, the Scottish unicorn has always been depicted chained and collared by a crown, a symbol that the wild and dangerous nature of the Scottish landscape (and people) are unified, tamed and bought together as a kingdom. These cast pewter kilt pins combine authenticity, durability, and detail. The casting process creates a solid kilt pin, made to stand up to regular use. Kilt pins are worn on the top layer of the kilt. Made in Scotland. Features of Gaelic Themes Kilt Pins:
The Thistle has long been an emblem of Scotland, and this one is designed to have Victorian vibes. The casting process creates a solid kilt pin, made to stand up to regular use. Kilt pins are worn on the top layer of the kilt. Made in Scotland. Features of Gaelic Themes Kilt Pins:
These cast pewter kilt pins combine authenticity, durability, and detail. The Western Isles were once glued together by little ships, the Birlinns. These were a long-lived adaptation of the old Viking longships, with the important addition of a rudder at the back. These fast, lightweight boats were perfectly adapted for life in the west. The Birlinn often appears in Scottish heraldry under the name "Lymphad." The casting process creates a solid kilt pin, made to stand up to regular use. Kilt pins are worn on the top layer of the kilt. Made in Scotland. Features of Gaelic Themes Kilt Pins:
These cast pewter kilt pins combine authenticity, durability, and detail. The Western Isles were once glued together by little ships, the Birlinns. These were a long-lived adaptation of the old Viking longships, with the important addition of a rudder at the back. These fast, lightweight boats were perfectly adapted for life in the west. The Birlinn often appears in Scottish heraldry under the name "Lymphad." The casting process creates a solid kilt pin, made to stand up to regular use. Kilt pins are worn on the top layer of the kilt. Made in Scotland. Features of Gaelic Themes Kilt Pins:
These cast pewter kilt pins combine authenticity, durability, and detail. All crests are based on The Scottish Clan and Family Encyclopaedia by Way and Squire, published by Harper Collins, and approved by the Council of Scottish Chiefs.The casting process creates a solid kilt pin, made to stand up to regular use. Kilt pins are worn on the top layer of the kilt. Made in Scotland. Features of Gaelic Themes Kilt Pins:
Hand-finished cast pewter
Lead-free
Pin back
Approximate dimensions: 1 5/16" wide x 3 1/2" long
