Original Colonial Period King George III Gorget Given to Native Americans in Canada - dated 1814 Century and would be read: SHOWA

and would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Juu-Roku Nen (16th year of reign - 1941)

It measures approximately 6 1/2"L x 4 1/4"W x 2 3/8"

on front and marked on the reverse:

and to Richmond

and appears unissued

Original Colonial Period King George III Gorget Given to Native Americans in Canada - dated 1814 Century and would be read: SHOWAOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Starting in the second half of the 1700's in Canada it became customary for individual fur Trappers and Company's like the HUDSON BAY COMPANY to make elaborate gifts to the Native Indian Chiefs in exchange for being permitted to trap for furs on what the Indian's considered their lands. One of the most notable gifts were copper and silver Gorgets intended to be worn around the neck just as British Army Officers did in