Kilt Pin St Andrew's Crest

St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. He was an apostle and was crucified on an X-shaped cross, as he did not deem himself worthy to be executed in the same way as Jesus. The relics of Andrew are said to have been collected by St Rule (or Regulus) and brought to Scotland, to the important religious centre now called St Andrews. A story goes that before King Oengus II led a Scottish and Pictish army to victory over the English in 832AD, a white cross was seen in the sky, and was taken as evidence of the intervention of Andrew in the Scottish triumph. This is said to be the origin of the Scottish Flag (the saltire) and Andrew being the kingdom's patron saint.  

Premium quality hand finished pewter kilt pin. Hand cast by our highly skilled craftsmen at our workshop in Glasgow, Scotland.

The kilt pin is worn on the front of a kilt to prevent it lifting.

Length 9cm.