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Old 25-11-20, 04:44 PM
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Hi Gents,

I've been fortunate to add this splendid 19th Century Canadian 'British' Militia Button to my collection.

My knowledge about 19th Century Canadian militia is in it's infancy, so would appreciated any assistance with more details about this specific button if anyone can help?

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Hello Roy, I was waiting to see if any one responded. Could you tell us the Maker’s mark? I have similar but W1V cypher, made by Murchison,York U.C.
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Old 29-11-20, 05:21 PM
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Hi David,

The maker is the quite common 'C. Jennens London' see pic attached.

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Hi! Nice looking button. I have one in my collection which is very similar but more blackened, maybe for a rifle regiment. In case you haven't received a response on this elsewhere, it is a War of 1812 era button. This was used by the English speaking militia units in Lower Canada, likely out of Montreal. There is a similar version which was used by the French speaking militia but of course the inscription would read Milice Canadienne instead of British Militia. So, although it is says "British" it is in fact a Canadian button, not British as such. I also have a number of other styles of British Militia buttons but this is the only one I have with Georgian cypher allowing for more precise dating. This information is also confirmed in the book "A Scarlett Coat-Uniforms, Flags and Equipment of the British in the War of 1812". I highly recommend it it for war of 1812 uniforms and equipment. There is only a page devoted to buttons but still a great book.

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I appreciate this detail on the British Militia Button. A week ago, a friend came over and gave me four of these buttons made by Firmin. I can shoot a picture of the back if that is helpful to the conversation

I would presume then that they would date post 1837 to - and this then is the question - Confederation of Canada in 1867 - or what would be the time period for the end of the usage of this button.

Thanks very much for the wisdom on this topic.
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