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Pusan.—Iklynton Collar.

By E. V.

Among the royal orders issued on the occasion of the marriage of Henry VI., contained in the fifth volume of Rymer's *Fædera*, p. 142., occurs the following:— "We wol and charge you, that ye deliver unto oure trusty and well-beloved Squier, John Merston, keeper of our Jewell, a *Pusan* of golde, called *Iklynton colar*, garnished with iv Rubies, &c., &c." What is the meaning and derivation of this word *Pusan*, and why called *Iklynton collar*?

Topics: Royal Orders, Jewelry