A "Her Majestys convict Departments" Pike hat badge, c.1,850, with comments from Powerhouse Museum Curator - very rare, diameter 11 cm
Convict Era Buttons: Port Arthur, Goal Dept., Convict Dept
Three convict era buttons including Port Arthur fire damaged example (26 mm), Goal Department W.A. (23 mm) and Convict Department (23 mm)
Milns & Co. Antique Buttons (19th Century)
Convict Department six assorted antique buttons by Milns & Co. of London, 19th century 23 mm diameter 17 cm
19th Century Convict Department Buckle with Gilt Finish
'Her Majesty's convict Department' buckle, cast brass with remains of gilt finish, early to mid 19th century, rare, 6 x 8 cm
Rare Colonial Convict Cap: Symbol of Harsh Penal Conditions
A rare Australian Colonial biconial leather convict cap, first half 19th century, together with three volumes titled 'A Brief history of Port Arthur and the Tasman Peninsula Out-Stations', 'Port Arthur', and 'Australian Convicts', other notes: These caps…
Victoria Crown Convict Prison Officer's Buttons (Set of 4)
Three Victoria Crown 'Convict Prison' Officer's tunic buttons and a matching cap button with silk surround, 19th century, rare. (4 items)
Margaret Bradburn: From Convict to Free Woman
A Female Convict in Van Diemen's Land, Convict Department Form No.62 for Margaret Bradburn, a 4 feet, 10 inches tall housemaid from County Cavan, Ireland, was 20 years old when she was convicted and transported to Vdl. She had been sentenced to seven…
Convict Department Helmet Plate and Accessories
Van Diemen's Land Convict Department helmet plate, belt and buckle, 19th century, helmet plate 9.5 cm high
Port Arthur Officer's Red Coat with W.D. Marking
Officers red coat from Port Arthur with W.D and broad arrow printed into sleeve lining
Convict-Era Metal Detector Finds in Port Arthur Area
Five convict era buttons, 2 convict department 2 post office & 1 other, metal detector finds, Port Arthur area
Port Arthur Prison Warder's Rare Buckle
Rare convict period Prison Warder's buckle, as worn At Port Arthur
Colonial Buttons Unearthed at Port Arthur
Two Colonial buttons, General Post Office & Convict Dept, Metal Detector Finds Port Arthur
Convict Tunic: Stripped and Branded
Victorian era tunic with broad arrows, pockets & shoulder straps removed for convict use
Metal detector finds old Hobart Gaol convict buttons
Convict buttons metal Detector Finds old Hobart Gaol During 1963 Demolition 'Convict Dept' 'Prisons Dept'
Rare Australian Convict Cap with Board of Ordnance Markings
A rare Australian convict cap, circa 1803 - 1820. Port Arthur, Tasmania. This example has two clear markings of 'B O' (board of Ordnance) and broad arrow. What is also particularly nice about this hat is that it was donated in 1922 with inscription,…
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