- 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
- 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
- Knife Unearthed at Niagara’s Battlefields

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

This knife with the handle missing was unearthed at one of Niagara’s Battlefields. This item is on display at the Battleground Hotel Museum.
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Bayonets- c.1812-1814

These are a few examples of steel bayonets from the War of 1812-1814. The largest bayonet’s base (most likely British) measures 10cm long, 2.5cm in diameter and the blade is 41.5cm long and 2.5 cm wide at the base tapering to a sword point. It was found at the corner ...

These are a few examples of steel bayonets from the War of 1812-1814. The largest bayonet’s base (most likely British) measures 10cm long, 2.5cm in diameter and the blade is ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Cross Belt Plate of the 1st Battalion of the Canadian Embodied Militia

This is an oval cross belt plate from the 1st Battalion of the Canadian Embodied Militia, a Canadian Provincial Corps. The brass cross belt measures 7 cm long and 5.5 cm wide. Inscriptions include “1st BATT.N EMBODIED MILITIA” along the rim and a Scotch thistle with leaves in the center. ...

This is an oval cross belt plate from the 1st Battalion of the Canadian Embodied Militia, a Canadian Provincial Corps. The brass cross belt measures 7 cm long and 5.5 ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Belt Buckle Fragment- c. 1812

This is believed to be a piece of a belt found at the Lundy’s Lane Battlefield Site. It is currently on display at the Battleground Hotel Museum.

This is believed to be a piece of a belt found at the Lundy’s Lane Battlefield Site. It is currently on display at the Battleground Hotel Museum.
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Cross Belt Plate Fragment- c. 1812


This is a piece of a cross belt plate which can be found at the Battleground Hotel Museum.


This is a piece of a cross belt plate which can be found at the Battleground Hotel Museum.
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Sword- c. 1812

A sword believed to have been unearthed at one of Niagara’s Battlefields. Inscriptions include “HADLEY” with three circles (near the handle) and “4” with a crown on the blade. The grip of the handle is made of wood but is worn down on one side. This item is on display ...

A sword believed to have been unearthed at one of Niagara’s Battlefields. Inscriptions include “HADLEY” with three circles (near the handle) and “4” with a crown on the blade. The ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Remnant of the Tip of a Bayonet Sheath

This is a remnant of the tip of a bayonet sheath which can be found at the Battleground Hotel Museum.

This is a remnant of the tip of a bayonet sheath which can be found at the Battleground Hotel Museum.
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Cross Belt Plate- c. 1812

This is an oval cross belt plate with no markings on the front and two plugs and a hook on the back. It is believed to from a United States militia during the War of 1812-1814.

This is an oval cross belt plate with no markings on the front and two plugs and a hook on the back. It is believed to from a United States ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Cavalry Sword- c.1812

This cavalry sword with a wooden handle is measured at 13 ¾ inches long. It was said to have been recovered from one of Niagara’s Battlefields. This item is on display at the Battleground Hotel Museum.

This cavalry sword with a wooden handle is measured at 13 ¾ inches long. It was said to have been recovered from one of Niagara’s Battlefields. This item is on ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- United States Army Grey Coat Uniform Fragments

These are United States Army grey coat uniform fragments believed to be from one of Niagara’s Battlefields. Theory states that it may be from one of Winfield Scott’s regulars. This item can currently be found at the Willoughby Museum.

These are United States Army grey coat uniform fragments believed to be from one of Niagara’s Battlefields. Theory states that it may be from one of Winfield Scott’s regulars. This ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Cast Iron Frying Pan- c. 1800

This cast iron frying pan is flat with a patterned handle. This item can currently be found at the Willoughby Museum.

This cast iron frying pan is flat with a patterned handle. This item can currently be found at the Willoughby Museum.
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum