United Kingdom. A General Service Medal With Fort Detroit Clasp To Pte. John Smelser, 1812 Auction version with two crowned eagles

version with two crowned eagles (manufactured by Viennese maker Friedrich Orth)

Gautag Bera badge (5-6

His role was perhaps best summed up by General George C

Archduke Charles failed to secure a decisive victory as Napoleon was able to successfully withdraw most of his forces

other two signals units (brown wool backing)

United Kingdom. A General Service Medal With Fort Detroit Clasp To Pte. John Smelser, 1812 Auction version with two crowned eaglesMilitary General Service Medal, in silver, naming has been period engraved as J. SMELSER, while CANADN MILITIA. is officially impressed, worn on original ribbon with FORT DETROIT clasp, dark patina small edge bruises, in very fine condition. Footnote: The War of 1812 occurred over a two year period between the United States and Great Britain. The origins of this war were largely due to shipping restrictions sparked by the Napoleonic Wars in Europe.