Silver shields?

[Jeremy]

Wot? Our Purple? No wonder he hasn’t been around for a while

[Jeremy]

Or do you mean they dressed up like our Purple? In a series of cardigans?

[Jeremy]

He’s certainly not the most valuable substance in the modern world

[grizzlymc]

Although the dye was expensive, it probably went a long way. Kilos of silver would seem a lot of wealth for more than a royal escort. Silver leaf, not so much. But until you feel the weight, tin is easy to mistake for silver.