1st Battalion Montreal Militia Button Circa 1811 (War of 1812 Era) - Used as a currency token

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Musée Canadian Grenadier Guards Museum

1st Battalion Montreal Militia Button used as a currency token - Circa 1811 (War of 1812 Era): The button is about the size of a British halfpenny and would have passed as its equivalent. This piece forms part of the Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection and is originally from the famous Howard D. Gibbs collection.
1st Battalion Montreal Militia Button used as a currency token - Circa 1811 (War of 1812 Era)

The button is about the size of a British halfpenny and would have passed as its equivalent. This piece forms part of the Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection and is originally from the famous Howard D. Gibbs collection.

Name/Title

1st Battalion Montreal Militia Button Circa 1811 (War of 1812 Era) - Used as a currency token

Description

For Museum records only - Part of the Lieutenant Michael A. Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection *** FOR ARCHIVE PURPOSES ONLY - ARTIFACT NOT PART OF MUSEUM COLLECTION *** Lower Canada, Montreal British Militia button, one halfpenny token, c.1800-1830

Created By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Create Date

December 24, 2021

Updated By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Update Date

May 28, 2025