Original U.S. Revolutionary War Era British Officer’s Silver Plated Brass Gorget with George III Cypher - circa 1770-1780 German Field Equipment again for Luther Sage

again for Luther Sage

This helmet provided very good overall head protection for the bumps and jars typical of AFV living

Features a steel skull shell with rear visor and front leather brow pad

There are markings still present on the parachute bag such as maker information and numbers

Original U.S. Revolutionary War Era British Officer’s Silver Plated Brass Gorget with George III Cypher - circa 1770-1780 German Field Equipment again for Luther SageOriginal 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 knightly 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