Bidspirit auction | Antique British Officer's Gilt Copper

Antique British Officer's Gilt Copper Gorget with Pre-1801 Royal Arms, George II or George III - An antique British military officer's gorget in gilt copper or brass of crescent/oval form, the front engraved or embossed with the pre-1801 Royal Coat of Arms of Great Britain, comprising a quartered shield of arms surmounted by an arched imperial crown, supported by the lion rampant on the dexter and the unicorn rampant on the sinister, with motto scroll below, and the letter ”R” (likely part of ”GR” for Georgius Rex) visible above. The interior plain with aged patina. Pierced at the upper edges for original suspension. Currently mounted on later velvet ribbon with two pink silk rosettes as decorative additions, not original to the military piece. Mid to late 18th century, probably George II (1727 to 1760) or George III (1760 to 1801) period. 5” long. Condition: Overall good condition commensurate with age and use, with worn gilding to the field showing brass/copper substrate, age-appropriate patina, and clear engraved decoration.