Military General Service Medal (War of 1812)
This British medal was issued in 1848 and covered various campaigns (1793-1814), including the War of 1812 in Canada.
Only those still alive in 1848 were eligible to apply for the medal.
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Military General Service Medal, War of 1812, Lower Canada (RG 9 IIA5, volume 1)
Military General Service Medal, War of 1812, Upper Canada (RG 8, C series, volume 1202, microfilm C-3519)
Military General Service Medal, War of 1812, First Nations Warriors (RG 10, volume 264, microfilm C-12650)
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