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- Military Uniform Epaulet- c. 1812This gold braided epaulet, circa 1812, was worn as a decoration on part of a uniform. This epaulet is from the uniform of Captain Jacob A. Ball, who is believed to have been a Captain in the 1st Lincoln Militia during the War of 1812-1814. Jacob Ball shows up on …This gold braided epaulet, circa 1812, was worn as a decoration on part of a uniform. This epaulet is from the uniform of Captain Jacob A. Ball, who is believed …
- Cuff Link- c.1800This cuff link consists of two oval medallions that are joined by a flat wire link, circa 1800.This cuff link consists of two oval medallions that are joined by a flat wire link, circa 1800.
- Shako Plate- Royal Regiment of ArtilleryThis is an officer’s gold plated shako plate. The design shows the Royal cipher surmounted by a crown and encircled by a belt that has “ROYAL REG. OF ARTILLERY” inscribed on it. This plate was found on the Camp Niagara grounds and is dated circa 1815. Further research in 2010 …This is an officer’s gold plated shako plate. The design shows the Royal cipher surmounted by a crown and encircled by a belt that has “ROYAL REG. OF ARTILLERY” inscribed …
- Cloak Buckle of Capt. M. McLellan- c.1813This brass buckle measures 6.5 cm and the pin is 3.6 x 4 cm. The buckle has a large hook and eye while the pin has a scalloped edge with a bow and arrow on it. There is also a hook on the back. Capt. M. McLellan died at the …This brass buckle measures 6.5 cm and the pin is 3.6 x 4 cm. The buckle has a large hook and eye while the pin has a scalloped edge with …
- Metal Fragments of a Belgique ShakoThese are the pieces of metal that are believed to be the remnants of three different Belgique shakos. The photo shows two shako outlines and 9 of the pieces are adhered to the paper in their proper places. One piece is adhered above the two sketches as well. One shako …These are the pieces of metal that are believed to be the remnants of three different Belgique shakos. The photo shows two shako outlines and 9 of the pieces are …
- Military Plume from a ShakoThis plume with red and white feathers and a wooden base would have been placed on a soldier’s shako. It is believed to have belonged to William Smith who was in the 1st Regiment of the Lincoln Militia during the War of 1812. The white and red plume was usually …This plume with red and white feathers and a wooden base would have been placed on a soldier’s shako. It is believed to have belonged to William Smith who was …
- Royal Marines Button- 1814This 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. 1812A 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. 1812These 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.
- Military Belt Hook and Eye c.1812-1814A 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.
- 104th Regiment of Foot Shako PlateA 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 …
- 6th Regiment of Foot Cross Belt Plate- c.1812-1814This is the cross belt plate of the 6th Regiment of Foot (1st Warwickshire). It is oval shaped with “1st. Warwickshire” engraved around the edge. In the centre is an antelope with one foreleg raised and a chain at the neck falling to the ground. Just below this is engraved …This is the cross belt plate of the 6th Regiment of Foot (1st Warwickshire). It is oval shaped with “1st. Warwickshire” engraved around the edge. In the centre is an …
- Regiment De Watteville Cross Belt PlateThis rectangular brass cross belt plate is stamped with a crown and “GR” cipher with an inscription: “MAIDA” (above crown) and “Reg. de. Watteville” (below cipher) This was a regiment of Swiss mercenaries in the British Service. Commanding officers included Abraham-Louis-Charles de Watteville (May-September 1813), Carl Vicktor Fischer (October 1813-December …This rectangular brass cross belt plate is stamped with a crown and “GR” cipher with an inscription: “MAIDA” (above crown) and “Reg. de. Watteville” (below cipher) This was a regiment …
- British Shako Plate- c. 1811This is a shako plate for an 1811 model or stovepipe shako. It is broken in five places so it is fastened together with straight pins to a piece of cardboard. It has the GR cipher of George III in the center with a raised outer edge.This is a shako plate for an 1811 model or stovepipe shako. It is broken in five places so it is fastened together with straight pins to a piece of …
- Black Leather Sword Belt c. 1812-1814This is a sword belt made of black leather with five large brass lion heads and four smaller lion heads on the buckles.This is a sword belt made of black leather with five large brass lion heads and four smaller lion heads on the buckles.
- White Leather Sword BeltA 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.1812-1814This 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 …
- British Army Overcoat Button c.1812-1814These 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.1812-1814Plain 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 ButtonA 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 …