Order of the Scottish Samurai

	ORDER OF THE SCOTTISH SAMURAI Institutional Heraldry of the World: United Kingdom Scotland

Official blazon
English	Argent three thistles conjoined slipped and leaved Gules, on a chief enarched of the Second two cranes volant respecting Proper. The crest is a Samurai warrior Gules armoured with Katana sword tipped Or and a helmet ritually tined also Or. Motto: 鶴の一声 / Tsuru No Hito Koe

The arms were officially granted on October 3, 2021.

The arms combine Japanese elements (cranes, colurs) with the Scottish thistle. The crest shows a canting Samurai warrior.

The motto means "The shout of the crane" meaning "The voice of authority".

Literature: Info and image from Reddit

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