Donald History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms - HouseofNames
WEBDonald History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms. Origins Available: Scotland. Ireland. The Donald family history stretches back to the clans of the Dalriadan kingdom on the sea-swept Hebrides islands and mountainous western coast of Scotland. The name Donald is derived from a powerful ruler.
Clan Donald - Wikipedia
WEBThe Lord Lyon King of Arms, the Scottish official with responsibility for regulating heraldry in that country, issuing new grants of coats of arms, and serving as the judge of the Court of the Lord Lyon, recognises under Scottish law the High Chief of Clan Donald.
WEBThis booklet includes the vast majority of tartans attributed to the MacDonalds, the various branches, cadet houses, and septs of the Clan. The graphic images of each tartan were provided through special permission of Dr. Philip Smith, and the International Association for Tartan Studies (IATS).
Clan Donald Heritage
WEBThese symbols were often included in a chief’s signet ring that made his unique impression in a wax seal, often of his individual armorial bearings or coat of arms. The use of such wax seals gave rise to the still common saying, “signed, sealed, and delivered”.
List of personal coats of arms of presidents of the United States
WEBList of personal coats of arms of presidents of the United States. Many United States presidents have borne a coat of arms; largely through inheritance, assumption, or grants from foreign heraldic authorities. One, Dwight Eisenhower, received his upon becoming a Knight of the Order of the Elephant of Denmark. [1]
Introduction to The Clan Donald Armorial
WEBThe primary objective of this site is to research and record information on all Coats of Arms currently held by members of Clan Donald. This site separates the recorded Arms into three types: the undifferenced Arms held by a Chief of a specific Branch of Clan Donald; the Arms of recognised Chieftains of those specific Branches; and the Arms of ...
Clan Donald Today
WEBThe Coats of Arms, What They Are & What They Are NOT. Members of Clan Donald who proudly display Donald of Harlaw’s Coat of Arms should realize it is very much like proudly displaying the college diploma of a distant relative (very distant).
Clan Donald’s Cross – Clan Donald Heritage
WEBGeorge Eyre-Todd’s classic work “The Highland Clans of Scotland” 1923, had a cover plate showing 37 prominent clan chiefs’ coats of arms, 8 of which included the cross, crosslet fitchee in various colors. Some septs included this cross to show affiliation with Clan Donald, but not exclusively so.
Trump History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms - HouseofNames
WEBTrump History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms. Origins Available: Germany. The Trump surname may be derived from the Middle High German word "trumpe," meaning "drum." Or, it may come from the place name, Trampe in Uckermark, a district in present day Brandenburg, but which was claimed by Pomerania in …
McDonald History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms - HouseofNames
WEBView the McDonald surname, family crest and coat of arms. Discover the McDonald family history for the Scottish Origin. What is the origin of the name McDonald?
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