SILVER HERALDIC GORGET hammered ovular form, with pierced lobes for hanging/mounting, chased crest-like decoration featuring a winged bull or similar mythical beast, and inscribed "Luet. Col. R. Townshend / August 12, 1757" (sic); possibly a "trade silver" gorget. Total weight: 0.8 ozt. Most likely mid 18th century. 4 1/4" x 3 3/8" OA.
Excellent as found condition.
Catalogue Note: There was a British officer named Roger Townshend, who served in the French & Indian Wars, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was killed at the Battle of Fort Ticonderoga (called Fort Carillon by the French), on July 25, 1759.

Excellent as found condition.