Hammer

£240

Georgian Officer's Universal Pattern Gorget c. 1796-1830. Fine copper gilt example of the pattern worn at Waterloo. The rim of the crescent formed over a wire frame, the centre finely engraved with crowned GR cypher and attendant laurel sprays. Complete with chamois backing and yellow ribbons and both rosettes (one detached but present). VGC Pattern introduced in May 1796. The gorget was abolished by William IV in August 1830.