United Kingdom. A General Service Medal With Fort Detroit Clasp To Pte. John Smelser, 1812 Auction seal embossed near top of

seal embossed near top of page

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

marked with an anchor (made in Birmingham) and date marked "z" (1999) on the reverse

Gautag Bera badge (5-6

other two signals units (brown wool backing)

United Kingdom. A General Service Medal With Fort Detroit Clasp To Pte. John Smelser, 1812 Auction seal embossed near top ofMilitary 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.