Gorget for an Officer of the South Carolina Infantry Regiment

Gorget for an Officer of the South Carolina Infantry Regiment

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The engraving on this gorget incorporates the state of South Carolina's coat of arms, which was adopted in 1777.


Arms and Armor

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The principal goals of the Arms and Armor Department are to collect, preserve, research, publish, and exhibit distinguished examples representing the art of the armorer, swordsmith, and gunmaker. Arms and armor have been a vital part of virtually all cultures for thousands of years, pivotal not only in conquest and defense, but also in court pageantry and ceremonial events. Throughout time the best armor and weapons have represented the highest artistic and technical capabilities of the society and period in which they were made, forming a unique aspect of both art history and material culture.