let's look at vintage check tweed

[Orvis]

Not in real life, but perhaps a dragon, with that wee tuft at the back of the head?

As a matter of trivia, I might point out that early versions of the U.S. Marine Corps' "Eagle, Globe and Anchor" insignia featured a crested eagle - some think it was one of the species of crested sea eagles - from 1868-1955, when the American Bald Eagle was made the official bird on the emblem. So it appears that depictions of crested eagles were not that uncommon back in the day.

[Jock Scot]

As a matter of trivia, I might point out that early versions of the U.S. Marine Corps' "Eagle, Globe and Anchor" insignia featured a crested eagle - some think it was one of the species of crested sea eagles - from 1868-1955, when the American Bald Eagle was made the official bird on the emblem. So it appears that depictions of crested eagles were not that uncommon back in the day.

A fair point, but have you ever seen a real, or depiction of, an eagle with a long neck?

[Orvis]

A fair point, but have you ever seen a real, or depiction of, an eagle with a long neck?

Jock - I can't say that I have, so your point about the depicted creature being a swan or dragon (or any other long-necked beast) is a fair one, too. I was merely addressing the bit about the tuft on the back of the creature's head.

[OC Richard]

Perhaps nothing to do with the sporrans in question, but this one is interesting