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Engraved belt medal or gorget

unknown1783

Royal Ontario Museum
Toronto, Canada

According to oral tradition, the medal was given to Shawnee Chief Tecumseh by Major General Isaac Brock in 1812.

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Title: Engraved belt medal or gorget
Creator: unknown
Creator Lifespan: unknown - unknown
Creator Nationality: British
Date: 1783
Provenance: Oronhyatekha Collection; Gift of the Independent Order of Foresters
Type: Medal or gorget
Rights: Royal Ontario Museum
Medium: Silver
Measurement Diameter: 9
Accession Number: 911.3.182

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