United Kingdom. A General Service Medal With Fort Detroit Clasp To Pte. John Smelser, 1812 Auction marked with an anchor (made

marked with an anchor (made in Birmingham) and date marked "z" (1999) on the reverse

version with two crowned eagles (manufactured by Viennese maker Friedrich Orth)

From 1939 onwards

other two signals units (brown wool backing)

seal embossed near top of page

United Kingdom. A General Service Medal With Fort Detroit Clasp To Pte. John Smelser, 1812 Auction marked with an anchor (madeMilitary 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.