Historical information

Has the letters T & B interwoven with the words "Tramway Board" on the base. The Tramway Board took over the operation of the Melbourne cable tram system in July 1926 and operated them until the advent of the MMTB in November 1919. Has been stamped with the name O J King or D J King on the rear. Would have been used as pass to travel on Tramway Board operated services.

Significance

Demonstrates a metal pass that would have been used on Melbourne cable trams from 1916 to 1919.

Physical description

Metal stamped badge or pass - brass, stamped on rear with the name O J King or D J King