United Kingdom. A General Service Medal With Fort Detroit Clasp To Pte. John Smelser, 1812 Auction From 1939 onwards

From 1939 onwards

Gautag Bera badge (5-6

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

the strap measuring 980 mm in length

and highlight points and bands on the flagpole

United Kingdom. A General Service Medal With Fort Detroit Clasp To Pte. John Smelser, 1812 Auction From 1939 onwardsMilitary 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.