Canada, British North America. A Rare War Of 1812 Infantry Shoulder Belt Plate United Republic of inside a circle of rope

inside a circle of rope and surmounted by a crown

clasp affixed to its original ribbon

George's Barracks

Since 1952

the reverse with an inscription of “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”) above a crossed sword and laurel branch

Canada, British North America. A Rare War Of 1812 Infantry Shoulder Belt Plate United Republic of inside a circle of ropeNorth American made, in bronze, consisting of an oval plate, the obverse bearing an etched monogram of King George III, the reverse with a tongue clip and dual studs for attachment to a belt, unmarked but a variation manufactured from approximately 1800 until 1820, measuring 55 mm (w) x 80 mm (h), a ground dug example in very fine condition.