Quote Originally Posted by cajunscot View Post
No, that & the single feather signify that he's an armiger, or one who bears his own coat-of-arms. See the following article on the Lyon Court's web site for more information:

http://www.lyon-court.com/lordlyon/242.html

The "buckle & strap" signifies that the person wearing the badge is a member of a clan.

Regards,

Todd
Thanks for the clarification, Todd; I'd come across the heraldic term of armiger before, it's just not an achievement I often anticipate finding among new acquaintances!