Paul, as I recall in our discussions on this intriguing gorget you did some pretty impressive research already. It is truly puzzling that more information on these is not available in uniforms and accoutrements of such distinct units such as Rogers Rangers, who were the forerunners of later distinguished units such as Berdans Sharpshooters, the Rangers, and Green Berets. I am extremely proud that I had a great grandfather in Berdans (2nd U.S. Sharpshooters); an uncle in Darbys Rangers (4th); and a son in law formerly Rangers, 82nd Airborne, then 4th Infantry Iraq and Afghanistan (returning this week, his son just enlisted in Marines).
It is wonderful to have items such as this to enhance our knowledge and understanding of the history of these distinguished units.
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