Badge

Production date
Circa 1923
 Description
A 9 carat gold plated badge of the North Island Brass Band Association in a presentation case. The badge is ornately engraved in a lute shape and features an exaggerated profile of Mount Taranaki / Egmont in relief in the centre of a circle. " NEW PLYMOUTH 1923 " is engraved around this scene. " N I B B A " is engraved at the top of the badge. " 9CT" is marked on the reverse of the badge near the top. There is a suspension loop at the top of the badge. The presentation case has a cream imitation leather covering and a black felt lining on the interior of the base. A hook is fitted in the base which fits the suspension loop. " Shepherd " is handwritten in pencil on the underside of the case.
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Object detail

Production date
Circa 1923
Classification
Personal Symbol/Personal Artifacts
Credit line
This badge was awarded to Drum Major Neil Shepherd on 3 March 1923 after he led the Fourth Wellington Regiment brass band, which was based in New Plymouth, to victory in the B Grade division of the North Island Brass Band Association Championships. According to a Taranaki Herald report of the competition was held in front of a crowd of about 12,000 at Pukekura Park. The band also picked up a 35 pound prize for their efforts. His family remembers Mr Shepherd always had a great affinity with musical instruments and seemed to able to pick up any instrument and play it.
Accession number
PA2009.092
Collection type
Social History
Material
Gold Plated
Metal
Imitation
Leather
Felt
Fabric

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