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RIOT SHIELD

Overview

Large, oval shaped, black, moulded fibre glass riot shield. Riveted to the inside is a black and white nylon arm strap measuring 235mm long, with 120mm long metal interior handle held in place by two metal brackets riveted to the shield. Across the inside of the shield, behind the arm strap and handle, is a rectangular strip of yellow foam rubber, measuring 90 x 490 x 20mm, glued to the shield and acting as a cushion for the user's carrying arm. The front of the shield has many scratches and other marks caused by use.

Historical information

This riot shield was used by the Metropolitan Security Unit at Fremantle Prison. It was donated by Robert Dainton, a member of the Metropolitan Security Unit.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-89-1989.3.1
Item type
Objects
Material
Iron
Metal
Width
610 mm
Height or length
710 mm
Depth
100 mm
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Historic significance
Scientific or research significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Object’s condition or completeness
Rare or representative
Well provenanced
Last modified
Friday, 11 November, 2022
Completeness
83
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