Clan MacNeil
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The Badges of Clan MacNeil
The Clan
Badges of MacNeil of Barra and
Colonsay As a member of Clan MacNeil, you are entitled to wear the Crest of the Clan Chief as a "Badge." The crest must be surrounded by a belt or "Garter". On this belt is written the motto of the Clan. In the case of Clan MacNeil of Barra, the motto in Gaelic is "Buaidh No Bas" the motto in Latin is "Vincere Vel Mori." Both mottos can be translated as "Victory or Death" or "Conquer or Die." The crest of MacNeil of Barra is a Rock. In the case of Clan MacNeil of Colonsay/Gigha, the Latin motto is styled as "Vincere Aut Mori", and the crest is an upraised armoured dexter arm grasping a dagger. Both crests are set upon a wreath or torse. In some badges the crest may be depicted set upon a Chapeau or "Cap of Maintenance" as seen in the Arms of the Chief.
The
badge, when displayed as an ornament,
wall hanging, on stationery, on a tee shirt, etc. by a
member of the Clan should bear the Gaelic phrase
"An Cirean Ceann Cinnidh." This is
closely translated as "The Crest of the Clan
Chief." This will indicate that you are a member
of the Clan and that you are not claiming the crest as
"yours", but that the right to display it is granted by
your membership in the clan.
The following files are in interlaced transparent .gif format. All Badges (except the animated Crests) display the Gaelic text "An Cirean Ceann Cinnidh" as is proper for display by a member of the clan. MacNeil of Barra Clansman's Badge, a Rock with the Gaelic motto "Buaidh No Bas." MacNeil of Colonsay Clansman's Badge, an Armoured Dexter Arm with Dagger with the Latin motto "Vincere Aut Mori." "Spinning" Crests of Barra and Colonsay, an animated .gif file as seen at the top of this page. Dual Crests of Barra and Colonsay, displayed side by side. Dual Crest Tileable Wallpaper/Webpage Background, as seen on the Main Page of this site. Topics in this Section| The Tartans of Clan MacNeil | |
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