NAM.1962-09-1-1

Centrepiece, 1837-1839. Silver, by B P, hallmarked London, 1838-1839. On a tripod, mirrored base. Three sided with a scene on each face and a figurine at the corners. At top centre a bowl, and six candelabra arms. Decorated with fluting and foliage. Inscribed, 'THE LOYALISTS OF MONTREAL... ADMIRATION of his WISDOM in CONDUCT, his/ GALLANTRY IN ACTION and his MERCY in VICTORY'. Presented to Lt Col Sir George Augustus Wetherall, 2nd Bn 1st (the Royal) Regiment for '...the defeat of the rebels at St Charles on 25th Nov. 1837'. Associated with the Battle of St Charles, Canada, Papineau Rebellion (1837-1838).

St Charles, Battle of, 1837 (Canada, Papineau Rebellion 1837-1838)