Commemorative Medals of the War of 1812, 1963

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2013-05-10

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Adams, Anne

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8 bronze medallions commemorating the War of 1812

  1. Sir General Isaac Brock 1782-1812 and the Battle of Queenston Heights
  2. Laura Ingersoll Secord and the Battle of Beaverdams
  3. Sir Gordon Drummond 1771-1854
  4. Sir James Lucas Yeo 1728-1818 and the attack on Fort Oswego 5 The Battle of Stoney Creek
  5. The Battle of Crysler’s Farm
  6. H. M. Schooner Nancy 1789-1814
  7. H.M.S. St. Lawrence and the Royal Navy Dockyard, Kingston, Upper Canada

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In the original set, there were 10 medals with inventory numbers 1740-1749. This included Tecumseh, Chief of the Shawnees and construction in 1812 of Fort Prescott in Upper Niagara. These are not included in this collection. The Franklin Mint purchased the Wellings Mint in 1973.

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Isaac Brock -- Laura Ingersoll Secord -- Battle of Beaverdams -- Sir Gordon Drummond -- Sir James Lucas Yeo -- Fort Oswego -- Battle of Stoney Creek -- Battle of Crysler's Farm -- H.M.S. Schooner Nancy -- H.M.S. St. Lawrence -- Royal Navy Dockyard -- medallions

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