The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria

Wrekin Local Militia Shropshire, Officer’s Gorget 1808-16.
A very rare and fine quality example in copper gilt, correctly constructed on a wire frame, the central area shows a multi-rayed incised star bearing a crowned strap, ‘Wrekin L. M. Shropshire’, in the centre ‘GR’. Complete with its original blue silk rosettes and ribbons and its chamois liner, this with period inscription, ‘R.H.G’, excellent overall condition £1,000-£1,400

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

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R. H. Gwynn was appointed Lieutenant on 24 December 1808 and still as such in 1811.