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Archaeology
Native American
Native American - Northeast and Southeast Woodland ➔ Military Gorget
Identifier:
195349Description:
This is a British military gorget engraved with the British Royal Coat of Arms. They were often worn by on-duty officers. A gorget would indicate rank and status, but it was originally a piece of armor to protect the throat. Historically, silver like this was frequently used in trade with Indigenous peoples in the United States.
Date:
1776 – 1800Materials:
SilverCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Grand Rapids Public LibraryExhibits/Programs:
Anishinabek: The People of this Place (1995 – 2025)Anishinaabek: The Original People of This Place (after 2026)
Redesign of the Anishinabek: The People of this Place exhibit. Ideas for potential artifacts.
Related Entity:
Grand Rapids Public Library (donor)Alternate names: GRPL