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Accessory - Victoria Police Button, c. 1950s

  • Image of top of silver button with embossed crown and text.

    Image of top of Police Button.

  • Sideview of silver button resting on a pillow, the top of it is convex, and the bottom has a raised section displaying two holes.

    Image of Side of Victoria Police Button

  • Image of underside of silver button with four holes and engraved text.

    Photo of underside of Police Button

  • Image of top of silver button with embossed crown and text.
  • Sideview of silver button resting on a pillow, the top of it is convex, and the bottom has a raised section displaying two holes.
  • Image of underside of silver button with four holes and engraved text.

Historical information

This button was found adjacent to the old lock-up in the backyard of present-day Fernlea Op-Shop, formerly the site of the Emerald Police Station. It was made by button manufacturer K. G. Luke, who was one of Australia's largest manufacturers of silverware, including buttons. This button was likely made sometime in between the death of King George VI in February 1952 and the changing of the company's name in May 1953, due to the presence of the Queen's crown on the front and the manufacturing details on the back.

Significance

This button is significant as it demonstrates the presence of the Victorian Police Force in Emerald in the mid-20th Century

Physical description

A circular silver metal plated button with a raised Queen's crown in the centre. On the back there are four holes for sewing into.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: 'POLICE FORCE / VICTORIA'
Back: 'K. G. LUKE PTY LTD / MELB'

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