Hammer

£500

Georgian Officers Universal Pattern Gorget circa 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 liner.
VGC
Pattern introduced in May 1796. The gorget was abolished by William IV in August 1830.