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| 321 however, this sons fought on the side of Robert I of Scotland during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 14th century. In the 14th and 15th century, the Ogilvys were the hereditary judges (sheriffs) of Angus (Forfar) and supporters of the Royal House of Stuart in the 17th cen tury. They also took part in the Jacobite risings of 1715 and 1745. How- ever, the title of Earls of Airlie, which was conferred on the family in 1639 and subsequently withdrawn, was not re-bestowed upon the Ogilvys until 1896. The present chief of the clan, David Ogilvy, the 13th (or 8th) Earl of Airlie, served as Lord Chamberlain of the Household of Queen Elisabeth II from 1984 to 1997. Magnificent presentation sabre in outstanding condition, of enormous historical significance for Scotland. Attention – shipping to non-EU countries subject to CITES regulations. 257592 II + € 17.000 4392
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