Original U.S. Revolutionary War Era British Officer’s Silver Plated Brass Gorget with George III Cypher - circa 1770-1780 IMA Merchandise - Full dress tailed jacket

- Full dress tailed jacket and trousers

These curls are deeply stamped

Several designs based on the M-1 infantry helmet were tested but none were accepted for use prior to the end of the war — none

The 1st Dublins lost their Commanding Officer

helmeted bust of Mussolini

Original U.S. Revolutionary War Era British Officer’s Silver Plated Brass Gorget with George III Cypher - circa 1770-1780 IMA Merchandise - Full dress tailed jacketOriginal 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