The Single Eagle Feather

**creagdhubh** · 18th December 13, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by Nathan

As a point of interest, Glengarry doesn't have to worry about the legality of eagle feathers as it is the tradition for that Clan Donald chief to wear black raven's feathers instead of eagle feathers.

Very interesting, Nathan. I was not aware of this, but based upon the crest of Glengarry, it makes perfect sense.

**Harold Cannon** · 18th December 13, 10:39 AM

That is interesting. I can't say I have seen that.

Oh and Kyle the challenge is on. I will measuring up my feathers this evening! LOL!

**Kilted Cole** · 18th December 13, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

The longer, the better.

Thats what she said.........

**BCAC** · 19th December 13, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

My preference is for the hand-painted, "Golden Eagle" feathers. The longer, the better.

It's not the size that matters ..........................

**creagdhubh** · 19th December 13, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by BCAC

It's not the size that matters ..........................

Quite so!

**Chas** · 19th December 13, 09:58 AM

You know what they say - "You can always tell a man, by the size of his feathers!"

**Nathan** · 20th December 13, 06:25 AM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

Very interesting, Nathan. I was not aware of this, but based upon the crest of Glengarry, it makes perfect sense.

Indeed. Their battle cry is "Cragan an Fhithich" or the "Raven's Rock" so the raven feather is quite appropriate.

I do find it interesting that Glengarry wears a Balmoral bonnet and not, well...a Glengarry, considering his ancestor pretty much invented it!

Glengarry is on the far left with his shorter black raven's feathers. (disregard the arrow which was useful in another thread).