United Kingdom. A General Service Medal With Fort Detroit Clasp To Pte. John Smelser, 1812 GTRexclude number engraved "15970" on the

number engraved "15970" on the reverse

numbered “2871” and marked “Eigentum des DLV” (Property of DLV) on the reverse

3 mm (w) x 6

1945 at HMCS York in Toronto

United Kingdom. A General Service Medal With Fort Detroit Clasp To Pte. John Smelser, 1812 GTRexclude number engraved "15970" on theMilitary 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.