Cross, N.Z.A Royal Veteran

Production date
Circa 1870-1900
 Description
An N.Z.A Royal Veteran Cross. The bronze Maltese cross is surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves and surmounted by a Victorian crown. " ROYAL / N.Z.A / VETERAN " is marked in the centre and the medal is attached to the suspension bar by a link ring. " T COLSON " is marked on the reverse.
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Object detail

Production date
Circa 1870-1900
Subject person
Classification
Personal Symbol/Personal Artifacts
Credit line
This cross was issued to Thomas Colson, who served with the Taranaki Militia during the Taranaki Wars. Imperial or Colonial veterans of the New Zealand Wars became eligible for this medal when they joined the association, which was known from 1900 as the New Zealand Empire Veterans Association. This type of cross pre-dates the Empire Veterans Association award which were issued between 1900-1910. A third variation of the cross was issued after 1910, when the name of was changed to the King's Empire Veterans Association.
Accession number
PA2010.007
Collection type
Social History
Material
Bronze
Metal

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