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

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

the strap measuring 980 mm in length

and highlight points and bands on the flagpole

Gautag Bera badge (5-6

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.