United Kingdom. A General Service Medal With Fort Detroit Clasp To Pte. John Smelser, 1812 United Republic of A Oberursel-Taunus Nationales Wehrsport-Schiessen badge

A Oberursel-Taunus Nationales Wehrsport-Schiessen badge

1934 / Uniform parts must be visible with the protection mark of the RZM of the NSDAP

The blade sits securely within a one-piece nickel-plated alloy hilt with a hooked quillon

The 2nd Battalion remained in England until the Great War began in 1914

United Kingdom. A General Service Medal With Fort Detroit Clasp To Pte. John Smelser, 1812 United Republic of A Oberursel-Taunus Nationales Wehrsport-Schiessen badgeMilitary 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.