United Kingdom. A General Service Medal With Fort Detroit Clasp To Pte. John Smelser, 1812 Buy Now the cross flanked on one

the cross flanked on one end by a fleur-de-lis in silvered and gold-coloured bullion wire

Despite the impressive power of his opponents

2 clasps - each of which represents six years' additional continuous efficient service

copyrighted by the author in 1962

with the majority of the original bronze wash worn off on the obverse

United Kingdom. A General Service Medal With Fort Detroit Clasp To Pte. John Smelser, 1812 Buy Now the cross flanked on oneMilitary 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.