Universal Pattern Gorget
Culture
British
Date1810–1830
Mediumcopper-gilt
Dimensions10.5 × 8.5 × 3.5 cm (4 1/8 × 3 3/8 × 1 3/8 in.), 3 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.785
DescriptionCompact, crescentic hoof-shape, concave to body, with angular inwardly turned edges & pierced rounded terminals. At center, engraved with crowned royal cypher "GR" in ornate, vine-like script, from bases of which are flanking leaved fronds.ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on January 4, 1929 from W. O. Oldman, London, England. Given to the Museum on January 8, 1947. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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