This may be a suitable time to suggest to ALL MEMBERS THAT perhaps this Christmas as a present to our family members we would /should include the Boyd Clansman strap and motto badge. I got mine about 10 years ago at a Scottish Shop hear in Brisbane, Australia (and I can't remember if they had it in stock or not). When you do purchase them the thumb should be against the first finger AND NOT MAKING A "V" sign. If you do wish to purchase these badges and can't find any suitable "shop" near you, I am sure that other members of the list can provide advice on where to purchase these Clan Badges. Thank you Mike Boyd Historical Committee, HBS ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nanyque" <nanyque@gmail.com> To: <boyd@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 10:46 AM Subject: [BOYD] Boyd family seal/crest differences > Hello cousins! > > This is my first post - I've been lurking for a while now. > I have lots of questions about tracing my family line, but they will have > to wait until I get the family history book my grandparents have. Until > then I have a general Boyd question. I regularly see 2 different seals for > the Boyd line. The coat of arms and then a simpler one that is the hand > surrounded by a sword belt with confido written on the belt. I wad > wondering what the difference is (besides aesthetically obviously) between > the two. > > Thanks cousins! > > Nanyque Boyd >