Lot 55
† Revolutionary Wars

The Petra Collection of Medals to the 22nd Foot (The Cheshire Regiment) & Other Properties | M26001
Auction: 12 February 2026 10:30 GMT
Description
A Georgian Officers, Brass Gorget c 1776 of the Loyal American Regiment. Being the universal pattern gorget with Royal Arms and supporters with motto scroll below “G” and “R” on either side of crown with additional scroll above (Loyal American Regt.) embossed corners, turned over rims, retaining approximately 15% of original gilt plate, Good condition (1)
The Loyal American Regiment
The Loyal American Regiment was a Loyalist line infantry regiment raised in 1777 to serve alongside the British Army during the American Revolutionary War. It was organized part of the Provincial Corps and fought in several engagements throughout the war before being disbanded in 1783. Surviving veterans of the regiment were among the thousands of United Empire Loyalists who were resettled in Nova Scotia by British authorities. The regiment was raised by Beverley Robinson, a childhood friend of George Washington, and commanded by him until its disbandment. The regiment served in many war-time engagements, often at detachment strength, and is best known for being the first British regiment to enter Fort Montgomery in the Hudson Highlands during the Battle of Fort Montgomery on October 6, 1777.

