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- Geographic Location: Niagara
- White Leather Sword Belt
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. 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.1812-1814
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 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 … - Royal Marines Button- 1814
This is the uniform button of the Royal Marines. There is a raised anchor in the centre with a laurel wreath around the bottom half and the name of the regiment across the top. The metal button is 2cm in diameter and was possibly gilded. The first and second battalion … This is the uniform button of the Royal Marines. There is a raised anchor in the centre with a laurel wreath around the bottom half and the name of the … - Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Fencible Infantry Button- c. 1812
A uniform button of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. There is a raised design of a lion in the center standing on a length of cord with one leg pointed upward. There is also a crown at the top and the name of the regiment on a band around the outside … A uniform button of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. There is a raised design of a lion in the center standing on a length of cord with one leg pointed upward. … - Plain Officer's Buttons c. 1812
These are plain Officers’ buttons believed to be from the War of 1812. These are plain Officers’ buttons believed to be from the War of 1812. - British Army Overcoat Button c.1812-1814
These 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.1812-1814
Plain 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. - 10th Royal Veteran Battalion Button
A button from the 10th Royal Veteran Battalion. In the center is a band of fine circular lines that surround the number “10” with “RV” below it. There is also a crown that tops the circle. This button which has had several pieces broken away is made of a metal, … A button from the 10th Royal Veteran Battalion. In the center is a band of fine circular lines that surround the number “10” with “RV” below it. There is also … - Plain Gaiter Button c.1812-1814
Plain flat gaiter button that is made of metal and measures 1.2 cm in diameter. Plain flat gaiter button that is made of metal and measures 1.2 cm in diameter. - Military Bone Button and Bone c..1776-1812
This is a military bone button and the bone it was cut from. They are beige in colour and the button is flat with a hole in the centre. This is a military bone button and the bone it was cut from. They are beige in colour and the button is flat with a hole in the centre. - Regiment de Watteville Button c.1812-1814
This is a Regiment de Watteville button. There is a crown on top with what appears to be the GR cipher and the name of the regiment around the outside edge. The button is metal, possibly pewter, and measures 1.5 cm in diameter. This was a regiment of Swiss mercenaries … This is a Regiment de Watteville button. There is a crown on top with what appears to be the GR cipher and the name of the regiment around the outside … - 82nd Regiment of Foot, Prince of Wales Volunteers Button- C.1812-1814
This is an 82nd Regiment of Foot, Prince of Wales Volunteers button. There is a raised design of three feather-like plumes tied together with a scroll and “82” raised below. The button is made of metal, possibly pewter, and measures 1.5cm in diameter. This regiment arrived in Upper Canada on … This is an 82nd Regiment of Foot, Prince of Wales Volunteers button. There is a raised design of three feather-like plumes tied together with a scroll and “82” raised below. … - 89th Regiment of Foot, the Royal Irish Fusiliers Button c.1812-1815
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 … 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 … - Royal Regiment of Artillery Buttons c.1724-1907
The uniform button of the Royal Regiment of Artillery. There are three raised cannons in a vertical row and three raised balls across the top that are set in a shield. The button is believed to be made of brass and measures 1.7 cm in diameter. There were four companies … The uniform button of the Royal Regiment of Artillery. There are three raised cannons in a vertical row and three raised balls across the top that are set in a … - 100th Regiment of Foot, Prince Regent of Dublin County Uniform Button c.1805-1818
The button design has three feather-like plumes bent near the top with a scroll and “100” just below. The regiment was raised in 1805 and was composed mostly of Irish soldiers. On October 21st, 1805, while traveling to Quebec, in Lower Canada, a wing (11 officers and 260 N.C.O. and … The button design has three feather-like plumes bent near the top with a scroll and “100” just below. The regiment was raised in 1805 and was composed mostly of Irish … - 19th Light Dragoons Button c.1812-1815
This 19th Light Dragoons button has a raised fine line circle around a centered “19” with a crown on top. A squadron was stationed on the Niagara Frontier and took part in the capture of Black Rock and Buffalo. They also participated in the Battles of Chippawa and Lundy`s Lane … This 19th Light Dragoons button has a raised fine line circle around a centered “19” with a crown on top. A squadron was stationed on the Niagara Frontier and took … - Sir Isaac Brock Commemorative Token - 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. 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 Button
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 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.1802-1814
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 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 Scabbard
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 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 …
