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Sir Walter Hungerford

English History, Heraldry, Jackson Papers, People / 8 February 2023

Recently our American cousins put out a request for additional information about a painting of Sir Walter Hungerford that had been spotted in a Christie’s auction catalogue. The question was:
“Question for Lesley Abrahams or other heraldic experts. See the photos of the pertinent pages of a 2012 auction below. I see the Hungerford shield and scythes. I am aware that at least one English Hungerford was a falconer (but I can’t remember the name on the print I saw somewhere). Anyone know who this man may be? He is no doubt a Hungerford.”

The “SS” Collar – Robert, 2nd Lord Hungerford (1406-1459)

English History / 24 September 2020

Robert, 2nd Lord Hungerford was buried at Salisbury Cathedral, and his memorial clearly shows an “SS collar” on his effigy.
“Collars” have long been used as insignia to symbolise a rank, a relationship, an award or honour or some other form membership (eg member of a lodge).  They have taken many forms over the centuries and some still exist today, for example mayoral chains and gorgets.

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