Interesting British badge on my musket

[MikeArthur]

I bought a nice Richmond musket with an original stock. This brass? VR (Victoria Regina?) badge was tacked onto the stock. See picture attached.

Love your help on its history.

British military? Era? Worn on a uniform?

thanks!

mike arthur
hampton horse artillery
charleston, sc
843 412-1992 (tel:843 412-1992)