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Embossed button

Object No. 2011/82/1-11

Button (1 of 13), embossed with Queen Victoria crown, brass, probably made by Hebbert & Co, England, found at site of a Native Police camp, Wondai Gumbal, Queensland, Australia, 1850-1859

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Summary

Physical Description

Circular, dome shaped metal button with large embossed Queen Victoria crown on front surface. Back of button has brass insert with projecting metal loop for attaching to garment. On inner rim, writing visible but illegible.

DIMENSIONS

Depth

14 mm

Diameter

19 mm

HISTORY

Notes

Found at Wondai Gumbal, Queensland, Australia

SOURCE

Acquisition Date

13 September 2011

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