A gorget (/ ˈ ɡ ɔːr dʒ ɪ t / GOR-jit; from Old French gorge ' throat ') was a band of linen wrapped around a woman's neck and head in the medieval period or the lower part of a simple chaperon hood.

In Europe, a gorget (from the French 'gorge', meaning throat) referred originally to a band of linen wrapped around a woman's neck and head in the medieval period or the lower part of a simple chaperon hood.

Jan 9, 2020 · “gorget: Early Gothic (1200-1350 C.E.). Piece of linen or silk that was worn by women draped over chin, neck, and shoulders and then pinned to hair on sides of face. Replaced the barbette.” (123)

The difference between a wimple and a gorget, is that the wimple encircles the entire head under the veil, whereas a gorget covers the neck alone and was usually draped upwards and tucked into either a headdress or styled hair.

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Aug 6, 2015 · Traditionally, a gorget was a band of linen that women in the medieval period wore around their head and neck. The term then came to be used to reference a piece of armour – a steel or leather collar worn around the neck that extended down to cover the upper chest, designed to protect the neck.

These gorgets are constructed with premium 6oz. chrome oil tanned leather which is hand-stitched together with waxed linen thread and reinforced with 18 and 16 gauge mild steel plates that are painted to prevent rust. Heat-treated spring steel is available for an additional cost.

Feb 21, 2025 · New pattern gorget in the style of the 14th and 15th centuries, suitable for wearing under a breastplate, brigandine, or cuirass. Fitted for someone of medium to large stature, it will fit a neck up to 20", depending upon how your gambeson sits. Price includes shipping.

A rare Georgian Irish gilt gorget of the Royal Castlewellan Yeoman Infantry, engraved with crowned pre 1801 Royal Arms with supporters and motto, and “Royal Castlewellan” in separate scrolls on one side and “Yeoman Infantry” similarly on …

Practical looking stainless steel Chainmail Gorget. Sometimes called a “chainmail gorget”, the mail standard is a versatile piece of historically inspired armor, dated around the XV century.