_Collar of Esses_ (Vol. ii., pp. 89. 110.).--The question of B. has been
already partly answered in an obliging manner by [Greek: ph]., who has
referred to my papers on the Collar of Esses and other Collars of
Livery, published a few years ago in the _Gentleman's Magazine_. Permit
me to add that I have such large additional collections on the same
subject that the whole will be sufficient to form a small volume, and I
intend to arrange them in that shape. As a direct answer to B.'s
question--"Is there any list extant of persons who were honoured with
that badge?" I may reply, No. Persons were not, in fact, "honoured with
the badge," in the sense that persons are now decorated with stars,
crosses, or medals; but the livery collar was _assumed_ by parties
holding a certain position. So far as can be ascertained, these were
either knights attached to the royal household or service, who wore gold
or gilt collars, or esquires in the like position, who wore silver
collars. I have made collections for a list of such pictures, effigies,
and sepulchral brasses as exhibit livery collars, and shall be thankful
for further communications. To [Greek: ph].'s question--"Who are the
persons _now_ privileged to wear these collars?" I believe the reply
must be confined to--the judges, the Lord Mayor of London, the Lord
Mayor of Dublin, the kings, and heralds of arms. If any other officers
of the royal household still wear the collar of Esses, I shall be glad
to be informed.