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As of today, Thursday, 23 March, Kanae is IN THE OFFICE,
I will be joining her shortly, by Monday 27 March.
What does that mean? Well, there MAY be a delay in shipping,
especially of Military Artifacts, and some Police & Fire Badges
As many of those pieces on the site were with me on the trip to Louisville & Baltimore!
So, hang tight for a few more days, as there may be a delay until 3/27 to get your order shipped if the ordered artifact is with me on the road!!
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ARTIFACT:
Beautiful circa 1952 Clan Mackintosh (MacIntosh) Badge in Scottish silver, Edinburgh date marked 1952. The smaller sized badge features a feline in the center and reads: "TOUCH NOT THE CAT BOT A GLOVE". The correct translation of the motto is somewhat disputed, it has been said that it essentially warns others that offending you would be unwise unless they are very sure of themselves or "protect yourself at all times" (in relation to sharp cat claws)???it is said that the area that the clan resided once claimed the largest population of wildcats, hence the adoption of the cat into the crest.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1952
SIZE:
Approximately 1 1/8" x 1"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Edinburgh Silver
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal 'T' pin with 'C' catch
MARKINGS:
Edinburgh hallmarked.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a collection Scottish Clan badges which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDEX15 LABEX6/15
CONDITION:
7- (Very Fine-): The badge shows moderate to heavy wear.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.