Elliot Clan Society - Australian Branch
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Email: Elliot Clan Australia
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The Elliot Clan Society - Australian Branch has members throughout Australia
and SE Asian countries. The society promotes fellowship amongst its members and other Clans. Members receive three Australian
newsletters each year in addition to a newsletter from Scotland. In accordance with Scottish Clan Law, Clan membership includes all Eliots, Elliots, Elliotts, those of whose mother or grandmother was so named and their spouses. This also applies to Eliots of known Scottish descent. To join the Elliot Clan Society (Australia) please click the following link Membership Application Form
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| The Elliot Clan Australian Branch | |
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The Elliot 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. Who can wear the Clan badge? "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 |
| The Elliot Badge | |
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There are two different versions of the Elliot tartan available today.
Although very similar, the two vary slightly. The modern tartan and the ancient tartan vary in the intensity of the colours.
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 (pictured at right) makes use of the stronger, modern chemical dyes and therefore result in a brigher, bolder colour. On this one, the dark stripes appear almost black, and the blue is almost a saphire blue. Also, the width of coloured bands differs, with the ancient tartan being more condensed, with finer lines. |
| The Elliot Tartan | |
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Email: Elliot Clan Australia