- Battle of Lake Erie Plate

On the back of the plate it says: Commodore Perry Leaving the Lawrence, Sept 10th 1815 "We Have met the Enemy and they are ours." Staffordshire England (Makers Mark)

On the back of the plate it says: Commodore Perry Leaving the Lawrence, Sept 10th 1815 "We Have met the Enemy and they are ours." Staffordshire England (Makers Mark)
1812 History
1812 History
RiverBrink Art Museum
- Commodore MacDonough Victory, Plate


Enoch Wood & Sons Makers Mark


Enoch Wood & Sons Makers Mark
1812 History
1812 History
RiverBrink Art Museum
- Major General Brown, Niagara. Plate

Major General Zac Brown was in charge of the crew of the Niagara during the Battle of Lake Erie.

Major General Zac Brown was in charge of the crew of the Niagara during the Battle of Lake Erie.
1812 History
1812 History
RiverBrink Art Museum
- The Hornet Sinking the Peacock, The Hornet Blockadng the Bonne [Ciuenne). Milk or Cream jug

A yellow, blue and copper milk or cream jug with naval battle scenery on either side.

A yellow, blue and copper milk or cream jug with naval battle scenery on either side.
1812 History
1812 History
RiverBrink Art Museum
- Major Gen. Brown, Niagara and Stephen Decatur Jr. Milk Jug

Major General Zac Brown was in charge of the crew of the Niagara during the Battle of Lake Erie. Stephen Decatur Jr. was also an American Naval Hero from the War of 1812. During the War he was assigned to the U.S. Naval Ship the "United States" Decatur was the ...

Major General Zac Brown was in charge of the crew of the Niagara during the Battle of Lake Erie. Stephen Decatur Jr. was also an American Naval Hero from the ...
1812 History
1812 History
RiverBrink Art Museum
- Commodore MacDonough's Victory, Teapot

Transferware Teapot Blue and White portraying a scene from the War of 1812 in which commodore MacDonough is victorious.His most notable achievement occurred during the War of 1812. As commander of American naval forces in Lake Champlain he won the decisive Battle of Lake Champlain, also known as the Battle ...

Transferware Teapot Blue and White portraying a scene from the War of 1812 in which commodore MacDonough is victorious.His most notable achievement occurred during the War of 1812. As commander ...
1812 History
1812 History
RiverBrink Art Museum
- Royal Marines Button- 1814

This is the uniform button of the Royal Marines. There is a raised anchor in the centre with a laurel wreath around the bottom half and the name of the regiment across the top. The metal button is 2cm in diameter and was possibly gilded. The first and second battalion ...

This is the uniform button of the Royal Marines. There is a raised anchor in the centre with a laurel wreath around the bottom half and the name of the ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Plain Officer's Buttons c. 1812

These are plain Officers’ buttons believed to be from the War of 1812.

These are plain Officers’ buttons believed to be from the War of 1812.
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Fencible Infantry Button- c. 1812

A uniform button of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. There is a raised design of a lion in the center standing on a length of cord with one leg pointed upward. There is also a crown at the top and the name of the regiment on a band around the outside ...

A uniform button of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. There is a raised design of a lion in the center standing on a length of cord with one leg pointed upward. ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- British Shako Plate- c. 1811


This is a shako plate for an 1811 model or stovepipe shako. It is broken in five places so it is fastened together with straight pins to a piece of cardboard. It has the GR cipher of George III in the center with a raised outer edge.


This is a shako plate for an 1811 model or stovepipe shako. It is broken in five places so it is fastened together with straight pins to a piece of ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- White Leather Sword Belt

A military sword belt that is made of white leather with a brass buckle. The buckle has an inscription which states “ E.B. Tupper” in script.

A military sword belt that is made of white leather with a brass buckle. The buckle has an inscription which states “ E.B. Tupper” in script.
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Military Cockade c.1812-1814

This is a military cockade that is made up of black pleated material and measures 7 cm in diameter. It has six rows that gather in the center with a small brass button. It was placed on the side of a hat worn by James Thompson of Whirlpool farm in ...

This is a military cockade that is made up of black pleated material and measures 7 cm in diameter. It has six rows that gather in the center with a ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Black Leather Sword Belt c. 1812-1814

This is a sword belt made of black leather with five large brass lion heads and four smaller lion heads on the buckles.

This is a sword belt made of black leather with five large brass lion heads and four smaller lion heads on the buckles.
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- 6th Regiment of Foot Cross Belt Plate- c.1812-1814


This is the cross belt plate of the 6th Regiment of Foot (1st Warwickshire). It is oval shaped with “1st. Warwickshire” engraved around the edge. In the centre is an antelope with one foreleg raised and a chain at the neck falling to the ground. Just below this is engraved ...


This is the cross belt plate of the 6th Regiment of Foot (1st Warwickshire). It is oval shaped with “1st. Warwickshire” engraved around the edge. In the centre is an ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Regiment De Watteville Cross Belt Plate

This rectangular brass cross belt plate is stamped with a crown and “GR” cipher with an inscription: “MAIDA” (above crown) and “Reg. de. Watteville” (below cipher) This was a regiment of Swiss mercenaries in the British Service. Commanding officers included Abraham-Louis-Charles de Watteville (May-September 1813), Carl Vicktor Fischer (October 1813-December ...

This rectangular brass cross belt plate is stamped with a crown and “GR” cipher with an inscription: “MAIDA” (above crown) and “Reg. de. Watteville” (below cipher) This was a regiment ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Lion Face Hooks c. 1812

These are lion face hooks believed to be from a Busby. They are possibly made of brass and are missing the hook. This item measures 2.5 cm wide and 2.5 cm long.

These are lion face hooks believed to be from a Busby. They are possibly made of brass and are missing the hook. This item measures 2.5 cm wide and 2.5 ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Military Cuff Link c. 1812-1814

This is a military cuff link measuring 1.6cm in diameter. There are two buttons joined together with an oval ring with no markings. A piece has also broken away from one of the buttons.

This is a military cuff link measuring 1.6cm in diameter. There are two buttons joined together with an oval ring with no markings. A piece has also broken away from ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Watch Charm c.1812

This is a watch charm measuring 1.2cm in diameter. It is hollow metal with a cut work design.

This is a watch charm measuring 1.2cm in diameter. It is hollow metal with a cut work design.
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Military Belt Hook and Eye c.1812-1814

A military belt hook and eye that is made of metal and measures 4.2 cm long. It is shaped like “J” with a knob on top.

A military belt hook and eye that is made of metal and measures 4.2 cm long. It is shaped like “J” with a knob on top.
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- 104th Regiment of Foot Shako Plate


A brass shako plate of the 104th Regiment of Foot. The plate is shaped like a shield with a crown on top. There is the royal cipher “GR” raised in the center with 104 below. The back also has a raised hook for attachment. The 104th, (formerly the New Brunswick ...


A brass shako plate of the 104th Regiment of Foot. The plate is shaped like a shield with a crown on top. There is the royal cipher “GR” raised in ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum