 A 'golden royal crown' pre-dating the existing 'Honours' had been in existence.It is recorded that it was seized by the English authorities following a search of the luggage of the deposed John Balliol as he attempted to leave England and make his way to exile in France following his release from imprisonment in London in 1299.This crown was sent to King Edward I in London where it was probably placed with the English crown jewels at Westminster Abbey.