Gorget, gilt copper, 1810
Gorget, gilt copper, 1810 (c).Associated with Jamaica Militia.Within a raised rim, the following engraved design.The Arms of Jamaica, differing from those described in Fox-Davies, Book of Public Arms'(page 396) in the following respects: the supporters appear to be two male Indians each wearing a crown of feathers, the dexter Indian carrying a pineapple, the sinister Indian wearing a quiver over his sinister shoulder and leaning with his sinister hand on a stringed bow.The shield is surrounded by a garter bearing the Motto, Indus Uterque Serviet Uni'.The two supporters stand on what appear to be palm sprays entwined with scrolls.The crest is an alligator standing on an heraldic wreath (not a log as described in Fox-Davies) and the helmet and mantling are omitted (see Fox-Davies).The colours on the shield are indicated in trick
