A Victorian 7Th Battalion (Fusiliers) Pre-1885 Canadian Militia Cap Badge

Canada; Silver number "7" with a pebbled upper, affixed via two prongs to a die-stamped bronze base, 42.5 mm x 94.8 mm, both lugs intact, extremely fine.

Footnote: The London and Oxford Fusiliers (3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment) originated in London, Ontario as the 7th Battalion Infantry, "Prince Arthur's Own" on April 27, 1866. It was re-designated as the 7th Battalion Infantry on May 1, 1866, re-designated as the 7th Battalion "London Light Infantry" on February 15, 1867, re-designated as the 7th Battalion "Fusiliers" on January 16, 1880, re-designated as the 7th Regiment "Fusiliers" on May 8, 1900 and re-designated as The Western Ontario Regiment on March 29, 1920.[C:17]