United Kingdom. A General Service Medal With Fort Detroit Clasp To Pte. John Smelser, 1812 Buy Now measuring 64 mm (w) x

measuring 64 mm (w) x 26 mm (h)

A drawing of Major Werner Mölders

on April 5

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

United Kingdom. A General Service Medal With Fort Detroit Clasp To Pte. John Smelser, 1812 Buy Now measuring 64 mm (w) xMilitary 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.