Royal Artillery Button

Description

Sponsors: 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.
Media Type: Object
Description: This is a brass military button that has a shield motif with three cannons and three cannon balls impressed on the face. There are also some traces of gilt remaining on the shield. It is believed that this button belonged to a soldier in the Royal Artillery because of this distinctive design.
Subject(s): Buttons (Fasteners)
Cannons
Military uniforms
Military - 1812
War of 1812
Royal Artillery
Local identifier: 2006.018.009
Recommended Citation: Image courtesy of the Niagara Historical Society & Museum
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