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- 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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Niagara Falls History Museum - Light Cavalry Pattern Sword
This is a light cavalry pattern sword that is made almost entirely from iron. Only the handle and a portion of the blade is still present. It measures 33 cm long, 2.8 cm wide and 14.5 cm deep. The sword was issued in 1796 and was used during the War ...
This is a light cavalry pattern sword that is made almost entirely from iron. Only the handle and a portion of the blade is still present. It measures 33 cm ...
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Niagara Falls History Museum - Snuff Box
This is a snuff box believed to be from the Battle of Lundy’s Lane which can be found at the Battleground Hotel Museum. Snuff boxes were used to hold powdered tobacco which was often sniffed through the nose by both men and women.
This is a snuff box believed to be from the Battle of Lundy’s Lane which can be found at the Battleground Hotel Museum. Snuff boxes were used to hold powdered ...
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Niagara Falls History Museum - Horse Shoe Unearthed at Niagara Battlefield
A horse shoe unearthed at one of Niagara’s Battlefields. This item is on display at the Battleground Hotel Museum.
A horse shoe unearthed at one of Niagara’s Battlefields. This item is on display at the Battleground Hotel Museum.
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Niagara Falls History Museum - Caster- c.1814
This is believed to be a caster that was unearthed at one of Niagara’s Battlefields. This item is on display at the Battleground Hotel Museum.
This is believed to be a caster that was unearthed at one of Niagara’s Battlefields. This item is on display at the Battleground Hotel Museum.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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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