Original Colonial Period King George III Gorget Given to Native Americans in Canada - dated 1814 Conflict which this helmet has on

which this helmet has on both sides

examples are sometimes incorrectly represented as original German wartime issue helmets

This portepee is in excellent condition showing only age but no fraying

and is dated 1892

Correct heavy tan canvas with brown leather trim

Original Colonial Period King George III Gorget Given to Native Americans in Canada - dated 1814 Conflict which this helmet has onOriginal 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