Original British War of 1812 / Napoleonic Wars P-1796 Officer’s Flame Gilt Copper Gorget U.S. Machine Guns There are no markings on

There are no markings on the grenade

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

They look to be smooth

though it does show use and some rounding of the lands

Original British War of 1812 / Napoleonic Wars P-1796 Officer’s Flame Gilt Copper Gorget U.S. Machine Guns There are no markings onOriginal 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