3rd Toronto (Canadian) Milita

[Roy]

Hi Gents,

I'm looking for any assistance with narrowing down the date of this Canadian button. If it were British I would say it fell from around 1830's to 1855 due to it being a pre Tunic button (no rim). However I'm unsure as to whether or not this general rule applied to Canadian units?

So an un-rimmed 3rd Toronto Militia - Date?

Cheers,

Roy

[Bill A]

It is not listed in Smylies reference (but may be too early). The City of Toronto was organized in 1834. There was a No 3 Foot Artillery Company of Toronto circa 1862, and after 1869 a No 3 Company, both of which were companies of the 2nd Battalion Queen's Own Rifles.

[Roy]

Thanks Bill,

In the UK rimmed buttons were introduced around 1855, so your comment about the city being organized in 1834 would (I think) place this button between these days. I also have a '5th' to this town too.

Thanks for that Bill, very helpful.

Cheers,

Roy

[Bill A]

Roy, clarification. There was no organized Canadian militia until 1855. There were "unorganized" colonial companies prior, but there is no record of a 3rd that I have seen. The VR cypher was used until 1871, when replaced with VRI.

[Roy]

Hi Bill,

Again, many thanks, that's totally clear and great information. VERY much appreciated.

Cheers,

Roy