Object details
| Object Name: |
Gorget, Ornamental
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| Category: |
Body Adornments
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| Material: |
Brass
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| Accession Number: |
2021.0.452
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| Earliest Production Date: |
1796-01-01
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| Latest Production Date: |
1830-12-31
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| Description: |
Georgian Officer's universal pattern gilt brass gorget; Engraved with "GR" cipher and upright laurel leaves; Crescent shaped with raised, turned rim edge; With polished brass backing; No ties at punched rounded corners
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| History of Use: |
Pattern introduced in May 1796. The gorget was abolished by William IV in August 1830 but permitted to be worn by Officers at home up to Christmas 1831 and up to 1832 by those abroad. (source: https://www.coldstreammilitaryantiques.com/en-GB/badges/georgian-officer-s-universal-pattern-gorget-circa-1796-1830/prod_20657#.YPbp15hKjIU)
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| Length: |
11 cm
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| Width: |
10.5 cm
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| Institution: |
The Army Museum
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| Institution City: |
Halifax
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| Institution Province: |
Nova Scotia
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