United Kingdom. A Georgian Officer’s Universal Pattern Gorget visually-hidden circa late 1800's

circa late 1800's

and Hungary: WWI Commemorative Medal 1914-1918

the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “TREUE FÜR FÜHRER UND VOLK” (“LOYALTY FOR FÜHRER AND PEOPLE”)

unauthorized insignia proliferated beside the standard-issue

(Kriegsmarine Mützenabzeichen)

United Kingdom. A Georgian Officer’s Universal Pattern Gorget visually-hidden circa late 1800'sInstituted in 1796. Copper gilt, engraved with the crowned royal cipher GR for Georgius Rex (King George), flanked by two olive branches, 10. 6 cm x 8. 6 cm, extremely fine condition. Footnote: This pattern, known as the 1796 Universal Pattern Gorget, was introduced in May 1796. They were worn as part of the uniform by all officers of the British Army. Scarce now, this particular example dates ca. 1796 early 1800s, and comfortably fits into the period