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

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

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)

three medals are individually court-mounted

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.