Farquharson Clan Antique Edwardian badge - brooch

A fine antique nickel silver bonnet badge - sash brooch features intricate engravings of foliate design, which are artfully overlaid with the distinctive lion emblem of the Farquharson clan. This exquisite piece showcases the rich heritage and artistry associated with Scottish craftsmanship.

FAMILY - Farquharson

BLAZON - A Demi-Lion Gu., Holding In The Dexter Paw A Sword Ppr.

SOURCE - Fairbairn's Book of Crests, 1905 ed.

Size Approx. 45mm

Farquharson Clan

The chiefs of the Clan Farquharson trace their ancestry back to Farquhar, fourth son of Alexander "Ciar" Shaw of Rothiemurchus. Alexander Shaw was the fifth chief of the Clan Shaw.His descendants took the name Farquharson. Another of Alexander's sons was Donald, who married Isobel Stewart, the heiress of Invercauld.Donald's son was Finla Mor who was the real progenitor of the clan. MacFionlaigh Mòr is the Scottish Gaelic patronymic. Finla Mor was the royal banner bearer at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh in 1547 where he was killed.However he produced nine sons over two marriages from which the important cadet branches of the clan were sprung and the clan grew in stature.

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