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PClemente · 9th March 2013, 12:25 AM

Hi Jim,

Thanks - I am constantly seeking to educate myself in regards to militaria and military history, and the gorget is certainly intriguing.
Your observation regarding the lack of material on such accoutrements as used by the famous Ranger companies is part of what fuels my search for additional information. Ideally I would like some concrete evidence to support any possible conclusions regarding the gorget. It might be a incredibly rare gorget attributable to a famed Ranger company, or something else entirely. The fact that there is not specific mention of such adaptations or other examples around increases my desire to continue research.
Your family's history of military service is something to be proud of. As a teacher I continually stress to my students that while we often focus on famous Americans as we learn about our nation's history, that the true heroes are those that are willing to give their lives for us and our great nation.

Jim McDougall · 9th March 2013, 06:24 AM

Paul, thank you so much for the kind words. I remain as intrigued as ever on your gorget, and I added some of my recent research on it to the original thread so as to continue that as a developing resource for this important item.

All the best,
Jim

David R · 27th March 2013, 06:06 PM

Tomorrow is the 28th of March, last thursday of the month and the next RAM Group meeting, 19.30 in the RAM Library Leeds. Ian Bottomly, curator will be bringing in a original 16thC junior officers Lansknecht armour for us to look at. Meeting ends around 21.00.

David R · 29th March 2013, 06:55 PM

An interesting meeting last night. Mr B brought along one of his armours, and gave a very interesting talk on the 16thC German armour industry with reference to this particular armour. This was followed by a hands on session with the armour. Photo's below. Please pardon the poor quality, taken with my phone.
There were also some very interesting Japanese blades brought along by another member, including the blade of a very rare Kikuchi Yari 菊池槍 (very like a tanto or dagger but made for use as a spear) of the Momoyama period.
All in all, a rewarding evening out for all of us who were able to attend.

29th March 2013, 06:55 PM	#4
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,118	An interesting meeting last night. Mr B brought along one of his armours, and gave a very interesting talk on the 16thC German armour industry with reference to this particular armour. This was followed by a hands on session with the armour. Photo's below. Please pardon the poor quality, taken with my phone. There were also some very interesting Japanese blades brought along by another member, including the blade of a very rare Kikuchi Yari 菊池槍 (very like a tanto or dagger but made for use as a spear) of the Momoyama period. All in all, a rewarding evening out for all of us who were able to attend. Attached Images

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9th March 2013, 12:25 AM	#1
PClemente Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 42	Hi Jim, Thanks - I am constantly seeking to educate myself in regards to militaria and military history, and the gorget is certainly intriguing. Your observation regarding the lack of material on such accoutrements as used by the famous Ranger companies is part of what fuels my search for additional information. Ideally I would like some concrete evidence to support any possible conclusions regarding the gorget. It might be a incredibly rare gorget attributable to a famed Ranger company, or something else entirely. The fact that there is not specific mention of such adaptations or other examples around increases my desire to continue research. Your family's history of military service is something to be proud of. As a teacher I continually stress to my students that while we often focus on famous Americans as we learn about our nation's history, that the true heroes are those that are willing to give their lives for us and our great nation.

9th March 2013, 06:24 AM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,193	Paul, thank you so much for the kind words. I remain as intrigued as ever on your gorget, and I added some of my recent research on it to the original thread so as to continue that as a developing resource for this important item. All the best, Jim

27th March 2013, 06:06 PM	#3
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,118	Tomorrow is the 28th of March, last thursday of the month and the next RAM Group meeting, 19.30 in the RAM Library Leeds. Ian Bottomly, curator will be bringing in a original 16thC junior officers Lansknecht armour for us to look at. Meeting ends around 21.00.