{"product_id":"clan-gow-crest","title":"Clan Gow Crest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery heritage crest is delivered instantly as a high-resolution digital bundle. You will receive three premium file formats tailored for any project:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor PNG\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perfect for digital display, standard printing, and framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack \u0026amp; White PNG\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ideal for elegant family stationery, embossing, or minimalist designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional SVG\u003c\/strong\u003e: A fully scalable vector file perfect for large-scale printing, laser engraving, and custom merchandise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThis detailed line illustration displays the authentic Scottish Clan Crest Badge of Clan Gow. At its core sits a fierce, snarling wildcat (a “cat-a-mountain”), sejant with a raised paw, atop a crest wreath. This wildcat is the primary symbol of the greater Clan Chattan confederation, a massive alliance of Highland clans of which the Gows are historically a part. \"Gow\" itself is derived from the Gaelic word for \"smith\" (gobha), signifying their heritage as skilled artisans and fierce warriors. The wildcat represents independence, ready defiance, and a dangerous nature when provoked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eEncircling the wildcat is a detailed buckled leather strap, which, in heraldry, marks this as a badge intended for wear by followers and kinsmen, symbolizing binding allegiance to their clan chief. The upper scroll bears the famous and archaic motto: “TOUCH NOT THE CAT BUT A GLOVE.” In this context, \"but\" (from archaic \"bot\") means \"without.\" The motto is a direct warning to enemies: do not attempt to lay hands on the \"cat\" (the clan) without protective gloves—meaning, do not provoke the clan unless you have prepared proper defenses, as you will be mauled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fpLbxjrHjI8?si=g0HmPcglH8UrF1cQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.redbubble.com\/shop\/ap\/179760478\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/8115\/5124\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_sr0vyhsr0vyhsr0v.jpg?v=1775208189\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fairbairn’s Crests","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47652087267380,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/8115\/5124\/files\/gow.jpg?v=1775207954","url":"https:\/\/fairbairncrests.com\/products\/clan-gow-crest","provider":"Fairbairn’s Crests","version":"1.0","type":"link"}