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      This is a wool and velvet coatee that is believed to be designed for a Glengarry Militia Officer, but the date of origin is unknown. It is a single breasted green coat with a velvet trimmed stand up collar and cuffs. There are also three rows of buttons down the …

      This uniform coat belonged to Colonel Aeneas Shaw of the 1st Regiment of the Lincoln Militia during the War of 1812. It is believed to be a staff officer uniform and has five pairs of buttons down the front with the “GR” cipher of the British Militia. This wool coat …

      This copper coin features Field Marshall Wellington on one side and an Irish harp on the other. This coin dates to 1805 and is a good example of currency from the 1812 period.

      This half penny coin dates from 1812 and depicts Liberty on the front side. On the reverse is the portrait of King George III and a Laurel Wreath. and is the type of currency that would have been used during the War of 1812.

      This copper coin features a laurel wreath with an etching of George III. This is an example of what currency looked like at the time of the War of 1812.

      This is a neck stock worn by soldiers to ensure an upright posture and focused attention. This is believed to be from one of Niagara’s Battlefields. This item can currently be found at the Willoughby Museum.

      This plume with black feathers and a wooden base would have been placed on a soldier’s shako. It is believed to have belonged to Captain Martin McLellan who took part in the battle of Queenston Heights and was killed at the battle of Fort George on May 27, 1813. However, …

      Horse shoes and spur that were found during an archeological dig at one of Niagara’s Battlefields.

      This is a piece of a cross belt plate which can be found at the Battleground Hotel Museum.

      These are uniform fragments that are believed to have been unearthed at one of Niagara’s Battlefields. These items are on display at the Battleground Hotel Museum.

      This is a button from the 1st American Regiment Queen’s Rangers. There is a crown on top with “1A” just below and a leaf motif under this. “QUEEN’S RANGERS” is also around the outside edge. There is a piece broken away as well. This item can be found at the …

      This is a United States Infantry (general service) button. The letters “US” are raised in the center and this metal button measures 2 cm in diameter. This item is on display at the Battleground Hotel Museum.

      These are various sizes of small cannon shot and musket balls from the Battleground Hotel Museum.

      This type of knife was used by farmers to cut through an outdoor hay pile or mow in order to get at cleaner untouched hay on the inside. It took a great deal of strength to use it.

      Striped cap used by cooks on the Canadian Pacific Railway. Tag on front reads: "Railroad Signal Kitchen's Union Made"

      Canadian Pacific Railway conductor's cap in size 7 1/8. It was produced by Stoke Cap & Ragalia Ltd., then located at 93 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

      Condition: Good, minor scratches

      This engine and passenger train provided the town of Schreiber a bit of amusement when, in the summer of 1993 during Heritage Days, it was used to transport locals for a quick trip to Marathon, reminiscent of the time passenger trains were available in this area.

      Red-painted metal torpedo container used on the C.P.R.

      Miniature balance scale was given to the museum from the family of a Gold Miner and was used to weigh his precious Gold. Scale is composed of a flat wooden base and copper wiring