USE IN THE COLONIES The Broad Arrow was an emblem used by the British to mark the King's property.

What is broad arrow in the Navy?

Broad Arrow is a mark, shaped like a barbed arrow, placed on British Government property. ... Assigned to the Naval Overseas Transportation Service, Broad Arrow carried oil and aircraft parts to France between March 1918 and February 1919.

What does the convict arrow mean?

During the 2006 excavation of the 3rd convict hospital at Parramatta some of the convict-made sandstock bricks were found to have two broad arrow marks. The broad arrow is a mark to indicate government manufacture and ownership.