Original British War of 1812 / Napoleonic Wars P-1796 Officer’s Flame Gilt Copper Gorget U.S. Machine Guns though it does show use

though it does show use and some rounding of the lands

the First and Second Dragoons

There are no markings on the grenade

They look to be smooth

indicating that it is the Property of Southern Bavarian District's A

Original British War of 1812 / Napoleonic Wars P-1796 Officer’s Flame Gilt Copper Gorget U.S. Machine Guns though it does show useOriginal 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 knightley 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