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1800 British Military Gorget, Gilt Brass
1800 British Military Gorget, Gilt Brass
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Post-Revolutionary War to Civil Warc. 1796 King George III British Officer's Gorget

(After 1796), British Military Gorget, Gilt Brass, Crowned Initials of King George III (or IV), Choice Extremely Fine.
This is an original, British Military Gorget, part of an officer's uniform, which is believed to date to after 1796, but before 1830. This gorget measures 3.25" wide by 4.25" long, with a 2.5" space between the 2 arms, and has a black colored interior. Some of the gilding still remains on or near the rims. Remnants of old adhesive, possibly from a price tag, can be seen in the interior, and there is a tiny crack on the upper rim, above the crown. The engraved design is clear, bold and quite attractive.



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1800 British Military Gorget, Gilt Brass

Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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Starting Price $700

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