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Albany Rifle Volunteer Helmet Badge

c. 1878
Overview

Standard pattern crowned (missing) and laurel die stamped white metal plate with ALBANY RIFLE VOLUNTEERS around center. Lugs on back are bent but intact.

Historical information

The Albany Rifle Volunteers was established in July 1878 as the first group organised from local residents to defend Albany, some 15 years prior to the establishment of the Princess Royal Fortress. This badge was found by Mr Peter COOPER whilst erecting a fence in Albany in 1971.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-12-1988.3.1
Item type
Badges
Themes
Defence
Material
Metal
Width
104 mm
Height or length
92 mm
Weight
26 g
Inscriptions and markings

ALBANY RIFLE VOLUNTEERS

Keywords
Albany
Albany Rifle Volunteers
Australian Defence
Place made
United Kingdom
Year
c. 1878
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Scientific or research significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Well provenanced
Google Maps search term / URL
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Geotag
-35.030449, 117.912878
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Last modified
Wednesday, 12 June, 2024
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Albany Rifle Volunteers Helmet Badge - front
Albany Rifle Volunteers Helmet Badge - back

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