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I see that Lord Lyon has granted the following arms to Dr Philip Tibbetts, who is the honorary vexillologist at the Lyon Office :


An unusual design -- quite a change from the traditional Scottish style.

Mr Tibbetts is apparently English so perhaps "traditional Scottish style" was considered inappropriate.

It would be interesting to learn the symbolism.

I can make out 'bits', but I doubt that is the real reason for a chain.

I too would like to know the design rationale.

It reminds me of a chain that would be used to raise and lower a flag inside of a metal pole that you might find at schools or government buildings.

It reminds me of a chain that would be used to raise and lower a flag inside of a metal pole that you might find at schools or government buildings.

Interesting thought.

However, I am unaware of such chains being used here in New Zealand. I have only seen and would expect to see a rope!

Regards,

Iain

Unusual - likely unique - but simple, attractive (de gustibus) and easily recognized & remembered. FWIW, I like it!

Like Mark, I'd like to see the design rationale; and the blazon.

And a nice, but relatively conventional, crest.

Michael F. McCartney wrote:Like Mark, I'd like to see the design rationale; and the blazon.

Can't speak for the rationale but LL's FB page gives the blazon as: Sable, a chain in two gorges conjoined in the centre Argent.

And from Mr T's Twitter we learn that the rationale is: "Broadly speaking the chain can represent the engineering heritage of my family, as well as a wider symbol for strength with flexibility and individuality with common purpose. The spiral comes from the Scots words Tibbet for 'twisted together'."