What is in Your Collection - The Hat of Major General Sir Isaac Brock

We are thrilled to have Sarah Kaufman of the Niagara-On-The-Lake Museum (Ontario) join us to talk about an incredible item in their collection. The had ordered by but never worn by Major General Sir Isaac Brock who died at the Battle of Queenston Heights in October, 1812. This is a black beaver felt hat with an ostrich feather, brass braids and bullion at its peaks. It also has a linen band trim, a black cockade and a double brass coin chain that run to buttons on the top and bottom. The hat is a regulation issue of 1812 for General staff officers of his Majesty’s army. The hat was ordered from England by Sir Isaac Brock and arrived after his death at the battle of Queenston Heights. During his funeral, in 1824 and 1853, the hat was placed on the coffins. Many of the local militia men tried the hat on for size which caused considerable wear to the artefact. https://www.notlmuseum.ca/ Please consider subscribing to this channel! Inquiries and suggestions can be sent to: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter at:   / histsymposium   Follow us on Facebook at:   / 514040495992421   Tips and donations at: https://shorturl.at/cyAQ6 #history #historysymposium #warof1812 #britisharmy #notlmuseum #niagarahistory #canadianhistory #epichistorytv #militaryhistory