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- War of 1812 Engravings: Fort George, Fort Niagara and Winfield Scott at QueenstonThese are three engravings, most likely from a newspaper or other late 19th century literature, originally, and placed onto tiles. It is believed that they were taken from Winfield Scott's autobiography. They have been mounted onto a wooden plaque by the donor with the name of Ambrose Vannater(donor’s ancestor) inscribed …These are three engravings, most likely from a newspaper or other late 19th century literature, originally, and placed onto tiles. It is believed that they were taken from Winfield Scott's …
- 6th Regiment of Foot Cross Belt Plate- c.1812-1814This is the cross belt plate of the 6th Regiment of Foot (1st Warwickshire). It is oval shaped with “1st. Warwickshire” engraved around the edge. In the centre is an antelope with one foreleg raised and a chain at the neck falling to the ground. Just below this is engraved …This is the cross belt plate of the 6th Regiment of Foot (1st Warwickshire). It is oval shaped with “1st. Warwickshire” engraved around the edge. In the centre is an …
- Regiment De Watteville Cross Belt PlateThis rectangular brass cross belt plate is stamped with a crown and “GR” cipher with an inscription: “MAIDA” (above crown) and “Reg. de. Watteville” (below cipher) This was a regiment of Swiss mercenaries in the British Service. Commanding officers included Abraham-Louis-Charles de Watteville (May-September 1813), Carl Vicktor Fischer (October 1813-December …This rectangular brass cross belt plate is stamped with a crown and “GR” cipher with an inscription: “MAIDA” (above crown) and “Reg. de. Watteville” (below cipher) This was a regiment …
- British Shako Plate- c. 1811This is a shako plate for an 1811 model or stovepipe shako. It is broken in five places so it is fastened together with straight pins to a piece of cardboard. It has the GR cipher of George III in the center with a raised outer edge.This is a shako plate for an 1811 model or stovepipe shako. It is broken in five places so it is fastened together with straight pins to a piece of …
- Black Leather Sword Belt c. 1812-1814This is a sword belt made of black leather with five large brass lion heads and four smaller lion heads on the buckles.This is a sword belt made of black leather with five large brass lion heads and four smaller lion heads on the buckles.
- White Leather Sword BeltA military sword belt that is made of white leather with a brass buckle. The buckle has an inscription which states “ E.B. Tupper” in script.A military sword belt that is made of white leather with a brass buckle. The buckle has an inscription which states “ E.B. Tupper” in script.
- Military Cockade c.1812-1814This is a military cockade that is made up of black pleated material and measures 7 cm in diameter. It has six rows that gather in the center with a small brass button. It was placed on the side of a hat worn by James Thompson of Whirlpool farm in …This is a military cockade that is made up of black pleated material and measures 7 cm in diameter. It has six rows that gather in the center with a …
- British Army Overcoat Button c.1812-1814These are overcoat buttons from the British army. The metal buttons have no markings and measure 2.3cm in diameter.These are overcoat buttons from the British army. The metal buttons have no markings and measure 2.3cm in diameter.
- Plain Gaiter Buttons c.1812-1814Plain white metal gaiter buttons. These buttons are slightly stained and measure 1.1cm in diameter. They were also found along the Niagara frontier.Plain white metal gaiter buttons. These buttons are slightly stained and measure 1.1cm in diameter. They were also found along the Niagara frontier.
- Major General Brown, Niagara. PlateMajor General Zac Brown was in charge of the crew of the Niagara during the Battle of Lake Erie.Major General Zac Brown was in charge of the crew of the Niagara during the Battle of Lake Erie.
- Bootjack c.1812A varnished wood bootjack that was discovered at the Lundy’s Lane Battlefield.A varnished wood bootjack that was discovered at the Lundy’s Lane Battlefield.
- Sir Isaac Brock Commemorative Token - 1816The inscription on the front reads “SR ISAAC BROCK THE HERO OF UPR CANADA”. The reverse reads: “SUCCESS TO COMMERCE AND PEACE TO THE WORLD” with the date 1816.The inscription on the front reads “SR ISAAC BROCK THE HERO OF UPR CANADA”. The reverse reads: “SUCCESS TO COMMERCE AND PEACE TO THE WORLD” with the date 1816.
- 66th Berkshire Regiment of Foot ButtonThe design is a raised “66” below a raised crown within a thin lined circle. Although this regiment was not in Niagara during the War of 1812-1814 this button was used by the regiment up until the 1830s.The design is a raised “66” below a raised crown within a thin lined circle. Although this regiment was not in Niagara during the War of 1812-1814 this button was …
- 49th Regiment of Foot, Button c.1802-1814The button is made of metal, possibly pewter and measures 2 cm in diameter. The face of the button has the number “49” raised in the center. The 49th Regiment of Foot came to Canada in 1803 and was the Regiment under the command of Isaac Brock previous to his …The button is made of metal, possibly pewter and measures 2 cm in diameter. The face of the button has the number “49” raised in the center. The 49th Regiment …
- Infantry Officer’s Sword and ScabbardThe blade is 80.5 cm long x 2.5 cm wide and tapers to a spear point. The pattern is common to that of 1769 but was most likely still used by the War of 1812. The sword has an urn hilted pommel with a fixed guard and the hilt is …The blade is 80.5 cm long x 2.5 cm wide and tapers to a spear point. The pattern is common to that of 1769 but was most likely still used …
- Cannon Ball FragmentsThese are a group of cannon ball fragments. The cannon balls look to have been hollow inside.These are a group of cannon ball fragments. The cannon balls look to have been hollow inside.
- Brown Bess Bayonet c.1812-1814This is a bayonet that would have been designed to fit on the muzzle of a Brown Bess musket. There is an inscription on the base of the stock that looks to be an underlined “A” with “33” below.This is a bayonet that would have been designed to fit on the muzzle of a Brown Bess musket. There is an inscription on the base of the stock that …
- Infantry Sword and Leather ScabbardA British Officer’s sword and scabbard. The scabbard is black leather with a brass tip and collar with a ring. The sword has an urn hilted pommel with a fixed guard and the hilt is wrapped with wire. The hilt also has a few ornate designs. The blade is blued …A British Officer’s sword and scabbard. The scabbard is black leather with a brass tip and collar with a ring. The sword has an urn hilted pommel with a fixed …
- Musket Action c. 1812- 1814A musket action with “TOWER”, a crown and the Royal cipher “GR” engraved on one side.A musket action with “TOWER”, a crown and the Royal cipher “GR” engraved on one side.
- Brown Bess MusketA Brown Bess rifle, commonly called an India Pattern Musket, that has been previously converted from a flintlock to a percussion action. It is a single 39 inch barrel with three ram rod pipes. There is a strap clasp on the front of the trigger guard and it is a …A Brown Bess rifle, commonly called an India Pattern Musket, that has been previously converted from a flintlock to a percussion action. It is a single 39 inch barrel with …