A Victorian 7Th Battalion (Fusiliers) Pre-1885 Canadian Militia Cap Badge Newly Listed with Espagnol type crown (instituted

with Espagnol type crown (instituted 1832)

Ryan was named Lieutenant and posted to 139 Squadron on April 4

this time with the 15th Infantry Battalion "48th Highlanders"

this is a very fine quality manufacture Pour le Mérite in better than extremely fine condition

Footnote: George Finlay Stephens was born on November 16

A Victorian 7Th Battalion (Fusiliers) Pre-1885 Canadian Militia Cap Badge Newly Listed with Espagnol type crown (institutedCanada; 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