1812 History

    This is cutlery believed to be from one of Niagara’s Battlefields. This item can currently be found at the Willoughby Museum.

    Used to create bullets for muskets.

    A remnant of a canister shot. This form of ammunition, also referred to as a grape shot, was fired at an angle from a cannon and released a spread of shot towards enemy lines. The raking effect produ

    This is a copper powder flask with a raised pattern of leaves with a bird in the center on both sides. The top can be removed by unscrewing. The top is measured 5cm x 3.5 cm (at base) and 1.5 cm diam

    A metal bayonet sheath, measuring 23 ¼ x 1 1/2 . This item can currently be found at the Willoughby Museum.

    This item can currently be found at the Willoughby Museum.

    These are remnants of a canister shot that is believed to be from one of Niagara’s Battlefields. This form of ammunition, also referred to as a grape shot, was fired at an angle from a cannon and rel

    Scissors and other unknown items dug from many Niagara battlefields in the early 20th Century

    Horse shoes and spur that were found during an archeological dig at one of Niagara’s Battlefields.

    Forks that were found during an archeological dig at one of Niagara’s Battlefields.

    Remnants of various knives that were found during an archeological dig at one of Niagara’s Battlefields.

    A sword believed to have been unearthed at one of Niagara’s Battlefields. Inscriptions include “HADLEY” with three circles (near the handle) and “4” with a crown on the blade. The grip of the handle

    This is a remnant of the tip of a bayonet sheath which can be found at the Battleground Hotel Museum.

    This is an oval cross belt plate with no markings on the front and two plugs and a hook on the back. It is believed to from a United States militia during the War of 1812-1814.

    This is an oval cross belt plate from the 1st Battalion of the Canadian Embodied Militia, a Canadian Provincial Corps. The brass cross belt measures 7 cm long and 5.5 cm wide. Inscriptions include “1

    This is believed to be a piece of a belt found at the Lundy’s Lane Battlefield Site. It is currently on display at the Battleground Hotel Museum.

    This is a piece of a cross belt plate which can be found at the Battleground Hotel Museum.

    These are British red coat fragments that are believed to have been unearthed at one of Niagara’s Battlefields. These items are on display at the Battleground Hotel Museum.

    These are uniform fragments that are believed to have been unearthed at one of Niagara’s Battlefields. These items are on display at the Battleground Hotel Museum.

    This is a United States army Grey coat uniform fragment that is believed to have been unearthed at one of Niagara’s Battlefields. This item is on display at the Battleground Hotel Museum.