United Kingdom. A Georgian Officer’s Universal Pattern Gorget visually-hidden and Hungary: WWI Commemorative Medal

and Hungary: WWI Commemorative Medal 1914-1918

67 mm x 68 mm

unauthorized insignia proliferated beside the standard-issue

In 1915 he was assigned to the 1st Guard Regiment in Potsdam

the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “TREUE FÜR FÜHRER UND VOLK” (“LOYALTY FOR FÜHRER AND PEOPLE”)

United Kingdom. A Georgian Officer’s Universal Pattern Gorget visually-hidden and Hungary: WWI Commemorative MedalInstituted in 1796. Copper gilt, engraved with the crowned royal cipher GR for Georgius Rex (King George), flanked by two olive branches, 10. 6 cm x 8. 6 cm, extremely fine condition. Footnote: This pattern, known as the 1796 Universal Pattern Gorget, was introduced in May 1796. They were worn as part of the uniform by all officers of the British Army. Scarce now, this particular example dates ca. 1796 early 1800s, and comfortably fits into the period