United Kingdom. A Georgian Officer’s Universal Pattern Gorget certificate_of_authenticity Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical

Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Cap Badge: in copper

during the long and distinguished service

surrounded by a blue ring inscribed HONNEUR ET PATRIE

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United Kingdom. A Georgian Officer’s Universal Pattern Gorget certificate_of_authenticity Royal Canadian Electrical and MechanicalInstituted 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