United Kingdom. A General Service Medal With Fort Detroit Clasp To Pte. John Smelser, 1812 United Republic of These savings books were given

These savings books were given to orphans of Luftwaffe members who died during their service

reverse inscribed with institution date of 16 Dezember 1938 and facsimile of the Führer and Reichskanzler

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The blade sits securely within a one-piece nickel-plated alloy hilt with a hooked quillon

United Kingdom. A General Service Medal With Fort Detroit Clasp To Pte. John Smelser, 1812 United Republic of These savings books were givenMilitary 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.