Crest Badge for Clan Gunn

[MacRob]

I have been in touch with John Gunn the Younger, son of the Chief, regarding the Clan Gunn Crest Badge. John says the question of whether the badge would be changed, since Iain's badge is different from that of the one traditionally used by clanspersons, was discussed at length by the Lyon and Iain. It was decided that the badge for the rank and file would not change. There are two reasons: 1. Iain did not want the clan or its members to go to the expense of changing the badge; 2. the crest on Iain's arms is stylized and it was not felt there was a true need to make any changes.

My personal observations of changes in crest badges by manufacturers, even if the chief's badge is changed, is that they don't, preferring to use the same patterns and dies that have been used, probably as a cost savings.

So, no need to get your tats removed and replaced or your bonnet badges either.