Clan Johnstone brooch - pin . This is a beautiful pin - brooch with history of one of the very first clans recorded in Scotland. Clan Johnston(e) Mac Iain, MacIain, Mac Eoin (Irish Gaelic) Clan member crest badge - Clan Johnstone. Motto: Nunquam Non Paratus ("Never Unprepared"). Patrick Hope-Johnstone, 11th Earl of Annandale and Hartfell The 11th Earl of Annandale and Hartfell, Lord Johnstone, 26th Chief of the Name and Arms of Johnstone, 11th Hereditary Steward of Annandale and 11th Hereditary Keeper of Lochmaben Palace. Clan Johnstone is a Border Reiver Scottish clan. History-Origins of the clan The Clan Johnstone were once one of the most powerful of the Border Reiver Scottish clans. They originally settled in Annandale and for over six hundred years they held extensive possessions in the west of the Scottish Marches, where they kept watch against the English. The first of the clan to be recorded was John Johnstone, whose son, Gilbert, is found in records after 1194. Sir John Johnstone was a knight of the county of Dumfries. He is found on the Ragman Rolls of 1296, swearing fealty to Edward I of England. In 1381 his great-grandson son was appointed Warden of the Western Marches. Stamped: 36c Scotland Length: 1.5" Width: .75" Closure: pin Material: Silver Era: vintage Style: Scottish Clan Johnstone Condition: Mint This is a vintage item therefore it may have minor imperfections. Please note all pictures. In great vintage condition. If you would like to see more pictures please send me a convo. Satisfied customers are expected, any questions before or after your purchase please contact me. Please note* I've researched each item to the best of my ability. Thanks for looking! I am happy to combine postage on multi sales.
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