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Gorget, gilt copper, 1810
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Gorget, gilt copper, 1810
Gorget, gilt copper, 1810 (c).Associated with Jamaica Militia.Within a raised rim, the following engraved design.The Arms of Jamaica, differing from those described in Fox-Davies, Book of Public Arms (page 396) in the following respects: the supporters appear to be two male Indians each wearing a crown of feathers, the dexter Indian carrying a pineapple, the sinister Indian wearing a quiver over his sinister shoulder and leaning with his sinister hand on a stringed bow.The shield is surrounded by a garter bearing the Motto, Indus Uterque Serviet Uni.The two supporters stand on what appear to be palm sprays entwined with scrolls.The crest is an alligator standing on an heraldic wreath (not a log as described in Fox-Davies) and the helmet and mantling are omitted (see Fox-Davies).The colours on the shield are indicated in trick. Date: circa 1810
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1810 Associated Copper Davies Differing Engraved Gilt Gorget Jamaica Militia Raised Respects Supporters Within
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1. Title: "A Distinctive Gorget from Jamaica Militia: An Unconventional Depiction of the Arms, circa 1810" This gorget, crafted from gilt copper and dating back to approximately 1810, bears an intriguing and unique depiction of the Arms of Jamaica. The design, which is set within a raised rim, deviates from the descriptions found in "The Book of Public Arms" by Fox-Davies in several notable ways. Firstly, the supporters, which are typically depicted as two male figures, appear to be male Indians. Each Indian wears a crown of feathers, with the dexter Indian carrying a pineapple and the sinister Indian wearing a quiver over his shoulder and leaning on a stringed bow. The shield itself is surrounded by a garter bearing the Motto, "Indus Uterque Serviet Uni," which translates to "Both the Indus and I Serve One." The shield is adorned with the traditional Arms of Jamaica, but the supporters and the garter are not described in this manner in Fox-Davies' book. The crest, which is an alligator standing on an heraldic wreath, also differs from the description in the book, as it does not include a log as described. Additionally, the helmet and mantling are omitted in this gorget. The colors on the shield are indicated in trick, adding to the intrigue and allure of this historical artifact. This distinctive gorget, which is associated with the Jamaica Militia, offers a fascinating glimpse into the unique heraldic traditions of the time.
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