Canada, British North America. A Rare War Of 1812 Infantry Shoulder Belt Plate certificate_of_authenticity HEMSLEY MONTREAL" on the reverse

HEMSLEY MONTREAL" on the reverse

most of silver wash worn off

A ross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border

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Canada, British North America. A Rare War Of 1812 Infantry Shoulder Belt Plate certificate_of_authenticity HEMSLEY MONTREAL" on the reverseNorth 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.