County of Brant Public Library Digital Collections

1812-era Brown Bess Musketoon Bayonet

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This bayonet was carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. It was used with the famous British "Brown Bess" Land Pattern Musket.

This artifact was provided for photography by Richard Shaver from his personal collection. It can be seen on display at the Canadian Military Heritage Museum in Brantford.
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Provided by Richard Shaver
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County of Brant Public Library (Paris Branch)
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Paris, ON
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