57th (West Middlesex) Regiment, Officer’s Gorget c.1785-97.
A good quality ‘semi-step’ copper gilt example correctly constructed on a wire frame, the lower central area engraved with the Royal Arms prior to 1801. The upper left area engraved with a festoon of weaponry, ‘57th’ and laurel sprays, the upper right area with similar decoration, the laurels enclosing, ‘Rt’, various minor dents and the gilt partially rubbed, otherwise good condition £400-£500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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