History, Art and Architecture Collection
O-5568
collar
The Esses Collar of the Sergeant-at-Arms

O-5568
collar
The Esses Collar of the Sergeant-at-Arms

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Specifications

Artists William Chapman (maker)
Date 1859
Signature W­.C
Inscriptions
DIEU ET MON DROIT
Materials metal, sterling silver metal, sterling silver gilt
Personal Names Sergeant-at-Arms
Dimensions (cm) 180.0 (Length)7.3 (Width)
Functions Personal symbol
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Sergeant-at-Arms collar

The Sergeant-at-Arms' collar known as the "Esses Collar" is comprised of 74 scrolled "S" shaped links made of silver. The links are divided into two groups of 37 by a pair of silver gilt pendants featuring the Royal Crown supported by a shamrock, a rose and a thistle with the motto "Dieu et mon droit".