1862 - 6th Fusiliers (Hochelaga Light Infantry) Shako badge Circa 1862 Mazeas HP 74

Object/Artifact

Musée Canadian Grenadier Guards Museum

Front - 6th Fusiliers (Hochelaga Light Infantry) Shako Cap badge circa 1862 - Mazaes HP 74

Name/Title

1862 - 6th Fusiliers (Hochelaga Light Infantry) Shako badge Circa 1862 Mazeas HP 74

Description

For Museum records only - Part of the Lieutenant Michael A. Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection *** FOR ARCHIVE PURPOSES ONLY - ARTIFACT NOT PART OF MUSEUM COLLECTION *** 1862 - A rare example of an Officer Shako Badge worn by 6th Fusiliers (Hochelaga Light Infantry) during the 1866 Fenian Raids era. ABOUT THE BADGE ABOUT THE CGG ANTICEDENT REGIMENT ABOUT THE CGG ANTICEDENT REGIMENT The 6th Battalion "Fusiliers" originated in Montreal, Quebec on 31 January 1862 as the 6th Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles, Canada. It was redesignated as the Sixth Battalion Volunteer Militia, Canada, or "Hochelaga Light Infantry" on 5 June 1863; as the 6th Battalion "Hochelaga Fusiliers" on 3 December 1875; and finally as the 6th Battalion "Fusiliers" on 28 January 1876. On 2 May 1898, it amalgamated with The First (or Prince of Wales's) Regiment of Volunteer Rifles of Canadian Militia.

Created By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Create Date

June 21, 2022

Updated By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Update Date

May 28, 2025