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Dennis - Father
Linda - Mother
Jeremy - First Son
Cristina - First Daughter
Rebecca - Second Daughter
Caitlin - Third Daughter
Daniel - Second Son
(and twin of Caitlin)
Pets:
Serenity - Golden Retriever
Angel and Henry - Cats
Marley - Amazon Parrot
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The Elliott badge is a raised fist holding a sword. It is very
likely a form of short sword called a "winger" which was
used in the Borders by the lightly armed cavalry known as "mosstroopers".
The words, "Fortiter Et Recte" are stamped into the
leather belt, surrounding the fist.
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Who can wear the Clan badge?
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"The chief wears a crested badge surmounted
by three feathers. It was the practise, however, for chiefs to allow
their followers to wear the crest and motto in a silver
strap-and-buckle badge. This is the clansmen's badge and if you are
a member of the clan you may wear it. If the clan lacks a chief, no
badge is worn."
Excerpt from "The Scottish Tartans" by
Sir Thomas Innes
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There are two different versions of the
Elliott tartan available today. Although very similar, the two vary
slightly. The modern tartan and the ancient tartan vary in the
intensity of the colors.
The ancient version uses lighter colors, as the
dyes were made from plants and berries. The dark stripes appear to
be a dark burgandy or brown, and the blue is a lighter shade.
The modern version makes use of the stronger,
modern chemical dyes and therefore result in a brigher, bolder
color. On this one, the dark stripes appear almost black, and the
blue is almost a saphire blue.
Also, the width of colored bands differs, with the
ancient tartan being more condensed, with finer lines.
From
the
Elliot Clan Society Web page
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