Object No.
88/394-1Object Statement
Button and clip (1 of 5), brass, 'Aboriginal Native Police', made in Britain, United Kingdom, Europe, used in Australia, Oceania, 1842-1856Physical Description
Button and clip (1 of 5), brass, 'Aboriginal Native Police', made in Britain, United Kingdom, Europe, used in Australia, Oceania, 1842-1856
Button with concave back, consisting of a garter band with the inscription "ABORIGINES/ VR" within, surmounted by a crown. The reverse of the button, has a loop for attachment and is inscribed "NEW HOLLAND" Ex Sir John Ferguson & L. Barton collections.Marks
Insignia of unit on obverse, stamped, "ABORIGINES/ V.R." within garter and surmounted by Queen Victoria crown.Location of regiment on reverse, stamped, in concentric circle around edge of button, "NEW HOLLAND".