arrestanddevelopment Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Hi , Thought I would share this gem with you that I recently acquired for my collection . It pre-dates 1815 ,and depicts the early French eagle of Napoleon 1st ,unusually this is a Naval Officers Gorget..It demonstrates remains of its original fire gilding and retains its original rossets ....untouched condition . Any information other than stated greatfully received. Hope you like . best wishes Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 [ Insert jumping up and down smiley face here] Very classy! I didn't even know the French Navy wore gorgets. Always associated them with the British Army. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 (edited) wow! Love this. I have been looking for a book on French gorget s they seem to be still affordable and nice to look at. also many were "there" when history was made. Edited June 10, 2013 by Ulsterman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrestanddevelopment Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 ..glad you love it ,that makes us both,its a beautiful item .....I wish it could talk !!!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric JB Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 What a great looking gorget that is, a real eye-catcher. Thank you for showing. Best regards Eric-Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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