Leigh Family of Bardon, Somerset, Plaid/Glengarry Badge.
A fine quality example in die-cast silver coloured metal by M. Rettie & Sons, Aberdeen. A circular strap, ‘Legibus Antiquis’ encloses the family crest, a demi-lion rampant, stout pin and ring fasteners, very good condition £40-£60

Note: This family was a junior branch of Leigh of Ridge (Devon). Badges of this sort were popular in the late 19th century when well to do families visited Scotland in the Summer and effected some form of Highland dress.