The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria

An Officer’s Gorget of Spurious Manufacture and Engraving.
Made of Hall Marked silver, London 1825 by ‘TB’. Though with a lapped over edge there appears to be no wire frame, the lapping work crude. The obverse purports to show the pre 1801 Royal Arms, the legend, ‘XXth. Regt’. The upper areas with military trophies, chariot wheels &c. The assay cycle has wear commensurate with its age, all the engraving without any semblance of wear, as found in good condition £100-£140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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This item emanated c.1900-10 along with spurious shoulder belt plates and Merit medals from a well known source in Ireland, and consequently is sold as viewed and not subject to return.