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cloth shoulder badge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48554
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.32.12
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.32.12
Description
Shoulder patch; brown and gold; crown in centre with gold lettering. Worn by members of the British Columbia Corrections Service
Marks/Labels
"BRITISH COLUMBIA / CORRECTIONS SERVICE", embroidered, yellow
Subjects
Public Services
Public Services - Correctional
Personal Symbols
Personal Symbols - Badges
Names
British Columbia Corrections Service
Oakalla Prison Farm
Images
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fork

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact37085
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV991.45.527
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV991.45.527
Description
This fork is altered by a prisoner to make it a weapon. It was confiscated by prison guards at Oakalla prison. The fork is made of metal. The two middle tines have been broken off and black tape has been wrapped around base of handle.
Object History
Salvaged from Oakalla Prison site, October, 1991.
Marks/Labels
"PROV OF B.C.", stamped into handle of fork
Subjects
Public Services
Public Services - Correctional
Food Service Tools and Equipment
Armament
Names
British Columbia Gaol Service
Oakalla Prison Farm
Images
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hat badge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact11404
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.3318.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.3318.1
Description
Brass hat badge in the shape of the crown. It has two posts with loops soldered to the back to secure it to a uniform hat.
Subjects
Public Services
Public Services - Correctional
Personal Symbols
Personal Symbols - Badges
Names
British Columbia Gaol Service
Oakalla Prison Farm
Images
Less detail