Commemorative Medals, Numismatic Books

Norway, HMS New Zealand, 1913, silver medals (2), by W.R. Bock, arms and supporters, rev. warship steaming left, 36mm (Morel 3; Fearon 364.2; cf. DNW M5, 1651) [2]. Surfaces dulled and smokey patination, but virtually as issued and in original leather wallets £100-150

One illustrated. 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