- Lion Face Hooks c. 1812

These are lion face hooks believed to be from a Busby. They are possibly made of brass and are missing the hook. This item measures 2.5 cm wide and 2.5 cm long.

These are lion face hooks believed to be from a Busby. They are possibly made of brass and are missing the hook. This item measures 2.5 cm wide and 2.5 ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Military Cuff Link c. 1812-1814

This is a military cuff link measuring 1.6cm in diameter. There are two buttons joined together with an oval ring with no markings. A piece has also broken away from one of the buttons.

This is a military cuff link measuring 1.6cm in diameter. There are two buttons joined together with an oval ring with no markings. A piece has also broken away from ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Watch Charm c.1812

This is a watch charm measuring 1.2cm in diameter. It is hollow metal with a cut work design.

This is a watch charm measuring 1.2cm in diameter. It is hollow metal with a cut work design.
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Military Belt Hook and Eye c.1812-1814

A military belt hook and eye that is made of metal and measures 4.2 cm long. It is shaped like “J” with a knob on top.

A military belt hook and eye that is made of metal and measures 4.2 cm long. It is shaped like “J” with a knob on top.
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- 104th Regiment of Foot Shako Plate


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 ...


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 ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- 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 ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- 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 ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- 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 ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- 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 ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- 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. ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- 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.
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- 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 ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- 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.
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- 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 ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- 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.
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- 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.
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Green Pitcher

This is a small green pitcher that is believed to be from around the time of the War of 1812. The paper found with the item states “Pitcher belonging to the wife of Col Mellanby, when as a bride, she came with her husband, from England to Canada during War ...

This is a small green pitcher that is believed to be from around the time of the War of 1812. The paper found with the item states “Pitcher belonging to ...
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
- Knife Unearthed at Niagara Battlefield

A knife with white handle that was unearthed at one of Niagara’s Battlefields. This item is on display at the Battleground Hotel Museum.

A knife with white handle that was unearthed at one of Niagara’s Battlefields. This item is on display at the Battleground Hotel Museum.
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum