Lot Essay
Several regiments bearing the number 101 were raised and disbanded in this era. This example would appear to belong to the 101st (Irish) Regiment, which existed from 1794-1795
Details
An Officer's late 18th Century Gorget, probably of the 101st Regiment
A fine stepped copper gorget, richly gilt, the upper part engraved with Crown above 101, flanked by sprays of Rose and Thistle, the lower part engraved with small pre-1801 Royal Arms with letters G and R above the Support
A fine stepped copper gorget, richly gilt, the upper part engraved with Crown above 101, flanked by sprays of Rose and Thistle, the lower part engraved with small pre-1801 Royal Arms with letters G and R above the Support
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