Pewter Celtic Fighting Stags Brooch – a pewter shoulder style brooch that has a center design of two stags fights with an antique finish.
A beautifully detailed brooch that features the unique stags' design with classic Celtic knotwork.
A heavy pin that is perfect for a kilt, tartan, coat or sweater.
3 1/2" x 3 1/2" brooch size with a 2 inch heavy duty locking steel pin - perfect for heavier fabrics.
What is a Plaid Pin & How to Wear Your Fly Plaid Pin for an Authentic Celtic Look!
A tartan or plaid pin is a traditional Scottish brooch used to secure fabric drapes in Highland dress. Tartan refers to the distinctive patterned cloth woven in various color combinations representing different Scottish clans and regions, while plaid describes the garment itself—typically a large rectangle of tartan fabric worn as part of formal Scottish attire. The pin anchors the fabric at the shoulder or chest, holding the drape in place while allowing the cloth to flow elegantly. Historically essential for securing fly plaids and arisaids (traditional wraps), these pins are worn at formal Highland occasions like weddings, ceilidhs, and Highland Games, serving both a functional purpose and as a symbol of Celtic heritage and clan identity.
Scottish fly plaids are traditionally worn at formal Highland occasions, including weddings, ceilidhs, Highland Games, and formal Celtic celebrations. This brooch secures the fabric at the shoulder, making it essential for authentic Highland dress. The fly plaid's distinctive drape—pinned at the center chest and flowing gracefully from the shoulder—creates the iconic silhouette of traditional Scottish formal wear. Whether worn with full Highland dress or as a cultural statement piece, this Celtic pin anchors the plaid with both security and timeless elegance, honoring centuries of Celtic tradition.
Wear your Celtic Crystal Designs tartan pin by securing it to the center of a fly plaid or arisaid, positioning the pin horizontally across the fabric where it drapes from your shoulder. The sturdy 3" locking pin catches securely through multiple layers of fabric, making it ideal for holding plaids, wraps, and shawls in place while adding authentic Celtic flair. You can also wear it on a coat lapel, jacket, or knitwear for everyday elegance—simply push the pin through the fabric and lock it closed for a secure, timeless accent.
Celtic Crystal Designs offers fly plaid pins that are handmade in Scotland or Ireland for a true Celtic look.
Explore our collections of Plaid pins and other pieces to complete your Celtic look: men's Celtic lapel pins and stick pins, men's tie bars, the full collection of men's cufflinks, men's belt buckles, kilt pins, and large tartan & plaid pins.
