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- Military Sword of Capt. Thomas MacMicking (McMicken) 1812-1814
A sword made of solid brass but the grip has been embellished with tightly bound silver wire. The pommel and joints of the handle have scroll work and engravings. The brass hilt also has scroll work and folds down on one side to allow for easier carrying on the hip ...
A sword made of solid brass but the grip has been embellished with tightly bound silver wire. The pommel and joints of the handle have scroll work and engravings. The ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum - Scabbard
A scabbard with a gilt top was part of an infantry officer’s sheath, pattern 1796. It is black leather with gilt binding, frog clip and sash ring. The top gilt piece has become detached from the leather. It is engraved: Wand C. Prater, 6 Charing Crofs, London.
A scabbard with a gilt top was part of an infantry officer’s sheath, pattern 1796. It is black leather with gilt binding, frog clip and sash ring. The top gilt ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum - British Bayonet c.1812-1814
This is a bayonet that would have been designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket. Unique markings include a crown with the inscriptions “40”, “WHEELER”, “O”, and a “V” on the front of the blade. On the socket there are also inscriptions which are “QLI” (underlined) ...
This is a bayonet that would have been designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket. Unique markings include a crown with the inscriptions “40”, “WHEELER”, “O”, ...
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Niagara Falls History Museum - Brown Bess Bayonet
This bayonet would have been designed to fit on the muzzle of a Brown Bess musket. It is slightly bent at the tip and unique markings on the blade include: a crown with “31”, “I. Salter” and what looks to be a carved “I”. The bayonet blade is 42cm long ...
This bayonet would have been designed to fit on the muzzle of a Brown Bess musket. It is slightly bent at the tip and unique markings on the blade include: ...
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Niagara Falls History Museum - Homemade Bayonet c.1812-1814
A homemade bayonet that was designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket. It is of the styling favored most by the militia units during the War of 1812. Its unique length and lack of a rear reinforcing ring confirms this weapon was not manufactured by an ...
A homemade bayonet that was designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket. It is of the styling favored most by the militia units during the War ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum - British Bayonet Sheath
This is a black leather bayonet sheath that measures 37.5cm in length. There is also a frog clip that was used to mount it on a belt. Stamped into the sheath near the frog clip are the markings: “E”, an arrow, “D” and a crown just above. These markings tell ...
This is a black leather bayonet sheath that measures 37.5cm in length. There is also a frog clip that was used to mount it on a belt. Stamped into the ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum - Flint
This is a piece of flint that was unearthed at one of Niagara’s Battlefields. It would have been used to light a flintlock musket when firing at the enemy.
This is a piece of flint that was unearthed at one of Niagara’s Battlefields. It would have been used to light a flintlock musket when firing at the enemy.
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Niagara Falls History Museum - 70th Surry Regiment of Foot Buttons
t has “70” raised in the centre surrounded by a raised laurel wreath. “SURRY” is also raised across the top of the button. This regiment was raised in 1782 and sailed from Cork, Ireland to Lower Canada in August 1813. They were stationed in Quebec and participated at the battle ...
t has “70” raised in the centre surrounded by a raised laurel wreath. “SURRY” is also raised across the top of the button. This regiment was raised in 1782 and ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum - 70th Surry Regiment of Foot Buttons
A button of the 70th Surry Regiment that is 1.9 cm in diameter. It has “70” raised in the centre surrounded by a raised laurel wreath. “SURRY” is also raised across the top of the button. This regiment was raised in 1782 and sailed from Cork, Ireland to Lower Canada ...
A button of the 70th Surry Regiment that is 1.9 cm in diameter. It has “70” raised in the centre surrounded by a raised laurel wreath. “SURRY” is also raised ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum - Various Military Remnants Found at Niagara Battlefield Sites
These artifacts are mounted on red felt to the back of its case (A). The items are (from left to right): B. A piece of an unidentified metal object that looks like a scraper and two musket balls C. Remnant of a small brush and wooden handle D. Remnant of ...
These artifacts are mounted on red felt to the back of its case (A). The items are (from left to right): B. A piece of an unidentified metal object that ...
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Niagara Falls History Museum - 67th (South Hampshire) Regiment of Foot Button
This regiment was formed in 1758 and was amalgamated into The Hampshire Regiment in 1881.
This regiment was formed in 1758 and was amalgamated into The Hampshire Regiment in 1881.
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Niagara Falls History Museum - King George III 1807 Coin
The one side of this copper coin has the inscription “GEORGIUS 17” AND “D.G. REX 1807” with the King’s profile. The other side has “BRITANNIA” with an image of Britannia. It measures 2.5cm in diameter.
The one side of this copper coin has the inscription “GEORGIUS 17” AND “D.G. REX 1807” with the King’s profile. The other side has “BRITANNIA” with an image of Britannia. ...
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Niagara Falls History Museum - Cannon Balls c. 1812-1814
Set of cannon balls that were unearthed in one of Niagara's battlefield sites.
Set of cannon balls that were unearthed in one of Niagara's battlefield sites.
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum - Infantry Sword and Leather Scabbard
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 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 ...
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Niagara Falls History Museum - Musket Action c. 1812- 1814
A 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.
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum - Brown Bess Musket
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 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 ...
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Niagara Falls History Museum - Domestic Button c. 1800
This is a civilian button believed to be from the time of the War of 1812. The design on the face includes curved lines from the center that reaches the edge with a leaf or star. On the back there is also an inscription that looks like “STANDARD* 18”.
This is a civilian button believed to be from the time of the War of 1812. The design on the face includes curved lines from the center that reaches the ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum - Musket Action Piece
This is a musket action piece that has ornate markings on one side. This item is currently on display at the Battleground Hotel Museum.
This is a musket action piece that has ornate markings on one side. This item is currently on display at the Battleground Hotel Museum.
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum - Musket Action Piece
This is a musket action piece that has ornate markings on one side. This item is currently on display at the Battleground Hotel Museum.
This is a musket action piece that has ornate markings on one side. This item is currently on display at the Battleground Hotel Museum.
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum - Domestic Button c. 1812
This is a civilian button believed to be from the time of the War of 1812. The design on the face is a thin line star with ornate markings around the edges.
This is a civilian button believed to be from the time of the War of 1812. The design on the face is a thin line star with ornate markings around ...
1812 History
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