a Celtic cross combined with his son's service rifle

Putting wings behind this high cross expands the symbolism in a new dimension

In its simplicity and clarity it serves as an occupational and ethnic identifier

Above it an honour guard epaulette frames the tattoo and sweeps the pattern up onto the shoulder

Meandering like the rik-rak colors on a gypsy's skirt

Family Tree of Life Celtic Tattoo Design iona a Celtic cross combined withA custom family tree of life begun as a tribute to a father, who recently passed away and is represented by the falling leaf. The leaves in the canopy represent children, the continuing generation, and the roots are the tie to heritage. Woven into the roots is an infinity symbol, for the continuity of the family through the years.