H.M.S. New Zealand 1913, silver commemorative medal, 35mm, obverse, Arms of Auckland, surrounded by ‘The Dominion of New Zealand’, reverse centre depicting H.M.S. New Zealand, surrounded by inscription ‘To the Officers and crew of H.M.S. New Zealand 1913’; together with Lincoln Great War tribute medal, in bronze, 36mm, second medal cased, good very fine (2) £40-50

The H.M.S. New Zealand medal was awarded by the citizens of Auckland to the officers and crew during the battleship’s visit to Auckland in 1913. The ship was subsequently present at the battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916.