1st Battalion Montreal Militia Flags Circa 1811 (War of 1812 Era)

Object/Artifact

Musée Canadian Grenadier Guards Museum

The 1st battalion Montreal Militia Flag

First Battalion Montreal Militia Flag Circa 1811 (War of 1812 Era)

Name/Title

1st Battalion Montreal Militia Flags Circa 1811 (War of 1812 Era)

Description

1st Battalion Montreal Militia Flag Circa 1811

Context

Displayed in the Canadian Grenadier Guards Officers Mess, on behalf of the Museum, this Regimental Colour may be the earliest known surviving example of a Military Colour raised for a Canadian Military Unit.

Created By

Major Brian Tracey, MMM, CD4, retired

Create Date

December 18, 2021

Updated By

R. John Dolbec C/Sgt. (ret.)

Update Date

August 8, 2025