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The order was designed for our Society to be worn by our members at all Scottish functions. Each part of our order has a significant connection to Scotland.
The Rampant Lion is taken from the Royal Lion of Scotland as it appears in the second quarter of the royal arms of Great Britain.
The Unicorn symbolizes the mists and mysteries of Scotland and Scottish folklore.
The White Cross on the Blue Field represents the original Union Jack which was devised to represent the union between England and Scotland. This was declared by James I of England and the VI of Scotland to be the national ensign of Great Britain in 1606. The White Cross is the saltire of Saint Andrew. During a battle which he was losing, King Althried saw white clouds against the blue sky in the same shape as the cross that Saint Andrew was crucified on, and vowed that if he won this battle, Saint Andrew would become the patron saint of Scotland. The Saint Andrew Society is named after this same saint.
The red banners under the words “Hawaii” and “Saint Andrew Society” represent the present day Union Jack.
The word “Hawaii” is used to differentiate our society from one of the many found around the world.
The leather strap, as opposed to a gold chain, is used as a reminder of our humble origins. |
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