Loyal Canadian Society Silver Pin

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This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.

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Description

This is a silver maple leaf pin from the Loyal Canadian Society. Every year, since its organization in 1847, this society held its Annual Dinner on the 13 of October; the anniversary of General Brock's death in defence of Canada.

The original owner of the pin was Henry Edward Nelles who was also the secretary in 1874.

Date of Original

c. 1847

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