Original U.S. Revolutionary War Era British Officer’s Silver Plated Brass Gorget with George III Cypher - circa 1770-1780 IMA Merchandise there is also a fire

there is also a fire selector

These curls are deeply stamped

The 1st Dublins lost their Commanding Officer

- Full dress tailed jacket and trousers

Original U.S. Revolutionary War Era British Officer’s Silver Plated Brass Gorget with George III Cypher - circa 1770-1780 IMA Merchandise there is also a fireOriginal Item: Only one available. An officer's Gorget was perhaps the last symbolic piece of "armor" worn by British officers to denote their authority. The introduction of firearms in the 16th and 17th centuries reduced knightly suits of armor as a viable defense. By the time the 18th century arrived, cavalry wore Cuirasses for upper body protection but the great weight needed to deflect musket balls became obsolete after the battle of Waterloo in