1433

Militaria Ephemera

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:100.00 CAD Estimated At:500.00 - 750.00 CAD
Militaria Ephemera
SOLD
170.00CAD+ buyer's premium (34.00)
This item SOLD at 2022 Apr 29 @ 22:21UTC-4 : AST/EDT

Buyer’s Premiums will be added on all items as per the Terms & Conditions of the sale. Invoices will be emailed out after all sessions of the Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale have concluded.

A wonderful 1851 historical document signed by the Earl of Elgin, Governor-General of Canada, promoting James Thompson to Captain of the Welland Militia. Thompson had served in the War of 1812-14 at Queenston Heights, Lundy's Lane and several other engagements. He came from a Loyalist family that settled in Niagara where they farmed. His tunic (coatee) has been restored and is in the local museum. The document is on blue paper with 2 light folds.