1812 History

    This is a black leather bayonet sheath that measures 37.5cm in length. There is also a frog clip that was used to mount it on a belt. Stamped into the sheath near the frog clip are the markings: “E”,

    This is a piece of flint that was unearthed at one of Niagara’s Battlefields. It would have been used to light a flintlock musket when firing at the enemy.

    These musket balls were found at one of Niagara's battlefield sites. It appears, due to their deformation, that they have been fired from a musket.

    A collection of musket balls found at one of Niagara's battlefield sites. Sizes range from 1.8 to 1.5 to 1.2 cms.

    A sword made of solid brass but the grip has been embellished with tightly bound silver wire. The pommel and joints of the handle have scroll work and engravings. The brass hilt also has scroll work

    A scabbard with a gilt top was part of an infantry officer’s sheath, pattern 1796. It is black leather with gilt binding, frog clip and sash ring. The top gilt piece has become detached from the leat

    A steel military scabbard that is curved with two metal bands with a ring attached to each. The metal is dull and rusty and the tip is broken off.

    A curved steel scabbard that is said to have been found on the Lundy's Lane Battlefield by W. W. Woodruff.

    The sabre and scabbard are curved steel that has since rusted. The scabbard has two steel bands with two rings attached and a rounded tip. It has “OSBORNE & GUNBY, BIRM.” inscribed on the base. The s

    The Times Newspaper from September 28, 1814 Pages 2 and 3 discuss reports from newspapers around the world, including those of the ongoing war.

    A British Officer’s sword and scabbard. The scabbard is black leather with a brass tip and collar with a ring. The sword has an urn hilted pommel with a fixed guard and the hilt is wrapped with wire.

    A musket action with “TOWER”, a crown and the Royal cipher “GR” engraved on one side.

    A Brown Bess rifle, commonly called an India Pattern Musket, that has been previously converted from a flintlock to a percussion action. It is a single 39 inch barrel with three ram rod pipes. There

    Set of cannon balls that were unearthed in one of Niagara's battlefield sites.

    The one side of this copper coin has the inscription “GEORGIUS 17” AND “D.G. REX 1807” with the King’s profile. The other side has “BRITANNIA” with an image of Britannia. It measures 2.5cm in diamete

    This iron strongbox was used by a military paymaster, likely for military documents. The strongbox features a hinged lid, handles on both sides and straps forming a pattern of squares with rounded kn

    This is a War of 1812 soldier’s canteen with wooden slots on the side, two holes, a wooden stopper and is held together by metal bands. The canteen also has a white leather regulation carrying strap.

    This straight razor from the early 1800s is 14 centimeters long and features a bone handle.

    This is an officer’s blanket that was owned by Col. John C. Ball during the War of 1812. It is also believed to have been used by Ball and Col. Merritt to carry and hide British ammunition undergroun

    This iron tool was used to strike a flint to create sparks and start a fire. The arms of the tool curve inward, towards the center of the tool. The flint striker is fairly rusted.