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Embossed button

Object No. 2011/82/1-10

Button (1 of 13), embossed with Queen Victoria crown, brass, David Jones & Co, Australia, found at site of a Native Police camp, Banana, Queensland, Australia, 1850-1859

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Summary

Physical Description

Shiny brass circular button with embossed Queen Victoria crown at centre and 'NEW SOUTH WALES POLICE' around front edge. Back of button has metal loop on an inserted disc, now flattened against the back, used to attach to garment.

DIMENSIONS

Depth

4 mm

Diameter

19 mm

HISTORY

Notes

Found at Wondai Gumbal, Queensland, Australia

SOURCE

Acquisition Date

13 September 2011

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