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Auction: 24113 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 11

(x) Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Chrystler's Farm, copy clasp (Jean, DuBois. Canadian. Militia.), unofficially re-impressed naming, re-affixed suspension, contact marks, significant edge wear, thus fine

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The Battle of Crystler's Farm was fought on 11 November 1813 as part of the Saint Lawrence Campaign during the War of 1812. The Canadian Militia was part of the 800 British forces present for the Battle alongside British regular troops and aboriginal warriors. The British/Canadian forces were victorious despite being great outnumbered by the Americans, who numbered approximately 4000, with the victory successfully ending the American threat to Montreal.

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Sold for
£380

Starting price
£210