NAM.1984-06-163-1

Gorget, gilt copper, Jamaica Militia, 1810 (c). 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 a ceocodile 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.