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  • Royal Regiment of Artillery Buttons
    Royal Regiment of Artillery Buttons
    Objectcomment       Button has three raised cannon balls in a horizontal row across the top and three raised cannons in a vertical row that are set in a shield. It is believed that this button is from the War of 1812. Diameters are 1.7 cm and 1.4 cm. There were four companies …
    Objectcomment     Button has three raised cannon balls in a horizontal row across the top and three raised cannons in a vertical row that are set in a shield. It is believed …
  • Royal Sappers and Miners Button
    Royal Sappers and Miners Button
    Objectcomment       A Royal Sappers and Miners button believed to be from the War of 1812 era. There was no overall commanding officer but there was a battalion from July 1812 to February 1815. It is believed that they at the following locations: Oswego Fort Erie Bladensburg Washington Godley Wood Plattsburg New …
    Objectcomment     A Royal Sappers and Miners button believed to be from the War of 1812 era. There was no overall commanding officer but there was a battalion from July 1812 to …
  • Ships, Colonies and Commerce Token
    Ships, Colonies and Commerce Token
    Objectcomment       This is a copper token coin that has Ships, Colonies and Commerce written on one side and three masted schooners facing left on the other with a beaded rim. The coin measures 2.5 cm in diameter
    Objectcomment     This is a copper token coin that has Ships, Colonies and Commerce written on one side and three masted schooners facing left on the other with a beaded rim. The …
  • Lord Wellington and Brittania Coin 1814
    Lord Wellington and Brittania Coin 1814
    Objectcomment       This copper coin is inscribed “Wellington” with a profile of Lord Wellington on one side. The reverse side has a laurel wreath with Britannia seated. It is a Wellington half penny, dated 1814 and is 2 cm in diameter. It was found in the Niagara-on-the-Lake/Queenston area.
    Objectcomment     This copper coin is inscribed “Wellington” with a profile of Lord Wellington on one side. The reverse side has a laurel wreath with Britannia seated. It is a Wellington half …
  • British Long Land Musket
    British Long Land Musket
    Objectcomment       Referred to "The Military Arms of Canada" by The Upper Canada Historical Arms Society and "The British Military Longarms 1715-1815' by D.W. Bailey.
    Objectcomment     Referred to "The Military Arms of Canada" by The Upper Canada Historical Arms Society and "The British Military Longarms 1715-1815' by D.W. Bailey.
  • Grapeshot
    Grapeshot
    Objectcomment       This type of ammunition, known as a grapeshot, was used in artillery during the War of 1812. A round black ball of iron with a pitted surface, this grapeshot has a circumference of 4 1/8 inches. Grapeshot was made up of canvas bags that held a large number of iron …
    Objectcomment     This type of ammunition, known as a grapeshot, was used in artillery during the War of 1812. A round black ball of iron with a pitted surface, this grapeshot has …
  • Sir Isaac Brock Commemorative Half-Penny Token
    Sir Isaac Brock Commemorative Half-Penny Token
    Objectcomment       Half-penny token struck for general circulation in Upper Canada, about 1816. The token is one of a few issues which commemorate Sir Issac Brock. The name Brock is misspelled "Brook" on this token. The other side bears the picture of a sailing vessel and the motto "Success to the Commerce …
    Objectcomment     Half-penny token struck for general circulation in Upper Canada, about 1816. The token is one of a few issues which commemorate Sir Issac Brock. The name Brock is misspelled "Brook" …
  • Commodore MacDonough Victory, Plate
    Commodore MacDonough Victory, Plate
    Objectcomment       Enoch Wood & Sons Makers Mark
    Objectcomment     Enoch Wood & Sons Makers Mark
  • Abraham Laing's Lead Bucket and Metal Ladle
    Abraham Laing's Lead Bucket and Metal Ladle
    Objectcomment       A lead bucket and metal ladle that are believed by some to have been used for making bullets. The ladle has a copper scoop and measures 35 cm long with a hook on the end. The bucket, with a metal handle, is stamped with what looks to be an A …
    Objectcomment     A lead bucket and metal ladle that are believed by some to have been used for making bullets. The ladle has a copper scoop and measures 35 cm long with …
  • British Light Infantry Belt Buckle
    British Light Infantry Belt Buckle
    Objectcomment       This is a brass belt buckle that was found in the town of Niagara. It is believed to have belonged to a member of the British light infantry or regular troops because of the lion’s head decoration. Further research in 2010 suggests it may be a whistle hook.
    Objectcomment     This is a brass belt buckle that was found in the town of Niagara. It is believed to have belonged to a member of the British light infantry or regular …
  • Leaf Shaped Plate- c. 1812
    Leaf Shaped Plate- c. 1812
    Objectcomment       This is a leaf-shaped plate with a dark brown glaze. It is also decorated with a grape leaf pattern. The artist was Joseph Thomas, Wooden Box Pottery, Derbyshire. The plate is reported to have belonged to Mrs. G. Lawe, a United Empire Loyalist, during the War of 1812. .
    Objectcomment     This is a leaf-shaped plate with a dark brown glaze. It is also decorated with a grape leaf pattern. The artist was Joseph Thomas, Wooden Box Pottery, Derbyshire. The plate …
  • 1816 Sir Isaac Brock Commemorative Coin
    1816 Sir Isaac Brock Commemorative Coin
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  • Royal Sappers and Miners Button
    Royal Sappers and Miners Button
    Objectcomment       This button likely belonged to a member of the Royal Sappers and Miners. The button was produced by button maker, McGowan of London. The button was dug up at Fort George.
    Objectcomment     This button likely belonged to a member of the Royal Sappers and Miners. The button was produced by button maker, McGowan of London. The button was dug up at Fort …
  • Royal Artillery Button
    Royal Artillery Button
    Objectcomment       This button has a relief crown and field gun facing proper right. It is believed to be from the Royal Artillery and measures 2 cm in diameter.
    Objectcomment     This button has a relief crown and field gun facing proper right. It is believed to be from the Royal Artillery and measures 2 cm in diameter.
  • Half Penny 1815 Token
    Half Penny 1815 Token
    Objectcomment       A half-penny coin featuring an eagle on one side and liberty on the other. The Eagle Half Penny Tokens were struck over original 'Samuel Guppy' Tokens from Bristol England. A Boston Merchant Named Nye settled in Phillipsburg U.S.A in 1812 and restruck the 'Guppy' Tokens as the Eagle Half Penny …
    Objectcomment     A half-penny coin featuring an eagle on one side and liberty on the other. The Eagle Half Penny Tokens were struck over original 'Samuel Guppy' Tokens from Bristol England. A …
  • Sir Isaac Brock Bust
    Sir Isaac Brock Bust
    Objectcomment       A terra cotta bust of Sir Isaac Brock in a uniform with lettering at the base.
    Objectcomment     A terra cotta bust of Sir Isaac Brock in a uniform with lettering at the base.
  • 104th Regiment of Foot Shako Plate
    104th Regiment of Foot Shako Plate
    Objectcomment       A brass shako plate of the 104th Regiment of Foot. The plate is shaped like a shield with a crown on top. There is the royal cipher “GR” raised in the center with 104 below. The back also has a raised hook for attachment. The 104th, (formerly the New Brunswick …
    Objectcomment     A brass shako plate of the 104th Regiment of Foot. The plate is shaped like a shield with a crown on top. There is the royal cipher “GR” raised in …
  • 6th Regiment of Foot Cross Belt Plate- c.1812-1814
    6th Regiment of Foot Cross Belt Plate- c.1812-1814
    Objectcomment       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 antelope with one foreleg raised and a chain at the neck falling to the ground. Just below this is engraved …
    Objectcomment     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 …
  • British Shako Plate- c. 1811
    British Shako Plate- c. 1811
    Objectcomment       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 cardboard. It has the GR cipher of George III in the center with a raised outer edge.
    Objectcomment     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 …
  • 89th Regiment of Foot, the Royal Irish Fusiliers Button c.1812-1815
    89th Regiment of Foot, the Royal Irish Fusiliers Button c.1812-1815
    Objectcomment       This is the uniform button of the 89th Regiment of Foot, the Royal Irish Fusiliers. There is a raised “89” in the centre with a fine raised line around it that ends at the top where a dot is. This button is made of metal and measures 2 cm in …
    Objectcomment     This is the uniform button of the 89th Regiment of Foot, the Royal Irish Fusiliers. There is a raised “89” in the centre with a fine raised line around it …
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