Australian convict relic

[Jarz]

Hi everyone! I'm after an id on a non ferrous item which I located in Australia. It's convict era and I believe from a British navy vessel which landed in 1824 and claimed the north Australian coast for the crown. I also found an iron belt buckle but I'm not 100% on this item. I'm thinking possibly a flag pole cleat, it's in great condition. Thoughts?

 

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[TomPA]

Maybe a boat/rope cleat? Or as you noted, flag pole cleat.

 

[calisdad]

Flag pole cleat works. Did you find it in that condition (rust free)?

 

[Jarz]

Yeah it was found just beyond the shoreline under the sand. It's made of brass or bronze I think, not sure, but there is very little degradation of the metal.