United Kingdom. A General Service Medal With Fort Detroit Clasp To Pte. John Smelser, 1812 Auction His role was perhaps best

His role was perhaps best summed up by General George C

An Inter-War Czechoslovakian Tank Crew Badge - Die-stamped bronze

three medals are individually court-mounted

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

seal embossed near top of page

United Kingdom. A General Service Medal With Fort Detroit Clasp To Pte. John Smelser, 1812 Auction His role was perhaps bestMilitary 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.