| *** | The Wellington Citizens flag embodies immense cultural value and tells a fascinating story. The 21st of October, 1899 can be regarded as a significant day in New Zealand's journey towards independent nationhood. It was referred to as 'The greatest… | *** |  |
| *** | The Thames District Volunteer belt and cartridge pouch comprising over 38 pieces of Sterling Silver, the central belt shield with applied silver crossed rifles and crown. First plate awarded to Captn. Murray, June 1875. Last plate awarded to Sgt. Morrison… | *** |  |
| *** | Under and over double rifle by Friedrich Heym of Germany. 7x67 calibre back action side lock ejector. Serial number 77105. Whole of action beautifully engraved with deer scene one side and boar scene on the other. Stock in excellent condition with cheek… | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century carved J. C. & A. Lord carbine gun carved butt with double koru motifs and paua shell insets. Most likely it was used in the Maori wars. Length 101 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A very rare complete Boer War New Zealand Rough Riders Offering, comprising: South Africa medal with five Clasps (630 Joseph Cooke NZMR) 3rd Contingent, tan service tunic, trousers and side cap. Manufactured by J. Ballantyne & Co, Christchurch. Also two… | *** |  |
| *** | World War I small personal photo album of an unidentified member of the New Zealand Mounted Rifles, with 24 pages and forty eight images. The quality of the images and the subject matter suggests this may be the album of an officer. The images are on the… | *** |  |
| *** | German World War II paratroopers helmet complete with interior leather fittings stamped with makers mark and camouflage cover | *** |  |
| *** | Enamelled Indian punch dagger (Katar) a/f. Length 38.5 cm, together with a Cloisonne Pill Box | *** |  |
| *** | Pair 18th century flintlock pistols walnut stocks with brass mounts and fittings, 48 cm overall length, faults | *** |  |
| *** | Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire, (K.B.E, 2nd type civil), Queens South Africa Medal with clasps Transvaal, SA 1902, cape Colony (Lieut. NZMR 8th Cont.); 1914/15 Star, 1914/18 War & Victory Medals (4/642 Capt. NZEF), Coronation Medal.… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare and important World War I New Zealand Medics Diary, the day to day 1917 diary was compiled and carried by private Frank Wilks. Wilks has completed entries for most days during 1917, the diary includes day to day accounts of trench and service life… | *** |  |
| *** | Signed Hitler and Hess photograph 12 x 8 photograph of Adolf Hitler and Deputy Fuhrer Rudolph Hess at the 1st Reich Party Conference at Nuremberg, Sept 1st 1933. gilt frame top centred by eagle and swastika | *** |  |
| *** | A medal group including Distinguished Conduct medal awarded to Sergeant Samuel Hartley, 2nd Battalion, New Zealand rifle Brigade (b. 1894, Marton, New Zealand). Includes field correspondence book of Lt. H.B. Patrick in which the recommendation for… | *** |  |
| *** | Model 1822/1845 Infantry officers sword belonging to Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Stapp a non-commissioned officer arriving in New Zealand in 1845 with the 58th Regiment serving in the War in Northland and attack on Ohaeawai after which returning to England… | *** |  |
| *** | Distinguished Conduct Medal (Passchend'le). 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, long & Efficient service Medal, New Zealand Territorial service (12 yrs), and Gallipoli Medallions (large & small), together with miniatures of above and citation document. 14/45… | *** |  |
| *** | Uniform of Major Hutchinson, Remuera. Service tunic, breeches, boots, Sam brown belt, sword and rare Webly pistol bayonet, plus dispatch case, gold blocked with Hutchinson's name and unit and other items. | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century very finely carved ivory dagger the grip & sheath carved with numerous figures of village life below tree & clouds, 20.5 cm blade length & 32 cm overall length complete with slotted knife | *** |  |
| *** | A Historically important Gallipoli Diary of New Zealand stretcher Bearer, private Alex Forbes Thompson, canterbury Infantry Regt, who was twice decorated, the diary is in a small church Missionary pocket book for 1915 and covers the period of 1915… | *** |  |
| *** | Military despatch box made of silver pine, with a fall front door revealing six graduated drawers with recessed handles, four letter holes, brass recessed handles to the top, a reversible brass plate inset into the door, one side inscribed 'The General… | *** |  |
| *** | An important group of medals Awarded to a World War II Fighter Ace, Flt. Lt. Ladislav Svetlik, R.A.F, the 1939-45 star with copy clasp Battle of Britain, Aircrew Europe star with clasp 'Air Crew Europe' (probably entitled to France & Germany), 1939- 45… | *** |  |
| *** | Staff Surgeon Commander William Rhodes Harrison (1886-1967), military dress uniform and associated naval dress uniform, jacket, trousers, epaulettes, belts, hat in original tin box, dress sword with original leather case, three World War I service medals… | *** |  |
| *** | World War II five medal group awarded to 2/Lieut. Grenville William Richard Hinton military cross the 1939-1945 star the Italy star war medal New Zealand war service medal all with ribbons on pin mount | *** |  |
| *** | William Powell double barrel, side by side hammerless, best quslity No, 1 ejector, nitro proof 12 gauge shotgun. Serial No, 12675 manufactured, barrel address William Powell & Son, 35 Carrs Lane, Birmingham. Side locks and trigger guard fine English style… | *** |  |
| *** | 4 World War I New Zealand medals awarded to M. J. O'Brien, comprising, 1914-1918 medal, great War Medal and 1914-15 star as Lieutenant, N.Z.E.F. And a distinguished Conduct medal as Sergeant in the canterbury mounted rifles, together with 1939-45 New… | *** |  |
| *** | An important Japanese Yari blade in a Shirasaya wooden case. Made c.1660 by 1st generation Kinmichi family. It is in fine condition with original papers issued in 1984. Tokubetsu Hozin papers 1984. Shodai (1st generation) Iga (no) Kami Fujiwara Kinmichi… | *** |  |
| *** | Johns pattern 5-shot revolver, all decorated steelwork, no 43609 walnut grip, hammer damaged, 23 cm overall length together with bullet mould and clip of five bullets | *** |  |
| *** | New Zealand War Medal, china Medal 1860, plus Prize Medal for Anatomy 1836/37 Surgeon Major George Thorne Galbraith - 99th Regiment. Handwritten history on card on reverse of backing | *** |  |
| *** | World War II family group for 61764 Pte Albert Patterson and 10/1310 William Henry Patterson five service medals, the Memorial plaques to the family of both men with certificates and collection of mainly New Zealand cap and uniform badges | *** |  |
| *** | The regimental drum of the 15th north Auckland Regiment. This drum is shown in front of the 1933 dated photograph of the regimental Bank in the Regiment's official history, the Regiment would have had only one drum, much like a regimental colour - and… | *** |  |
| *** | Early nineteenth century John Blissett six-shot percussion pepperbox revolver 6- shot fluted barrel with sight marks and numbered barrels, finely engraved, silver plate metal mounts on plain walnut grip, engraved John Blissett 321 high Holborn London… | *** |  |
| *** | 18th century bronze ships cannon 'Lantaka' similar as above cannon 118 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Victorian marine ivory handled Swordstick, with finely spiral turned probably coromandel wood scabbard, 92 cm length | *** |  |
| *** | The 1915 Diary of James temple Fisher plus numerous postcards, photos and prints. James (b. 1890) arrived in New Zealand from Queensland in 1894. He served in Gallipoli and France until he was wounded by a gas bomb. He was returned to the Uk where he… | *** |  |
| *** | New Zealand 8 war Contingent Association enamel badges brass shoulder titles | *** |  |
| *** | A rare World War II collection of Diaries and Documents relating to a New Zealand World War II gunner serving with the 8th army in north Africa, 24693 Gnr M. E. Obery 6th field Regt, Rnza. Consisting of four diaries commencing during training in New… | *** |  |
| *** | Cased Adams pattern five shot percussion revolver, octagonal barrel top plate engraved, Richardson Bros. 23 Cornhill London, barrel numbered 24407, barrel frame engraved BS742 Adams patent number 24407 with textured walnut grip, the case labelled Edward… | *** |  |
| *** | New Zealand Reinforcement badge brass France, England, Russia | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century cased Westley Richards Percussion pistol octagonal steel barrel on walnut stock with fine textured grip, 31 cm overall length, fitted in original mahoghany box still with powder flask, cleaning rod and four shot rounds | *** |  |
| *** | Two exceedingly important photographs showing men of the 1st Contingent to the Boer War, including Callaway, the first Maori to ever serve overseas, the first image shows four men of the 1st New Zealand Contingent who were also coromandel rifle Volunteers… | *** |  |
| *** | 18th century English blunderbuss flintlock plate stamped 'Ketland', walnut stock, brass barrel topped by folding steel spring bayonet | *** |  |
| *** | Tube Lock 7 bore fowling piece, single barrel muzzle loading, indistinct maker on side lock, possible Clayton. 48 inch nicely rebrowned barrel, woodwork in beautiful condition, engraving on side lock, trigger guard and breech tang, overall very good… | *** |  |
| *** | World War I Diary of Magnus Burns Clarke, 23rd Reinfs. Who was a porter and embarked New Zealand in April 1917, the SS Corinthic went via America and arrived at cape Town 2 May 1917, finally docking in England 10 June 1917. Although of Scottish descent,… | *** |  |
| *** | The rare and important Diaries of Harold young, of the 40th Reinforcements, the troopship 'Tahiti' on which the Reinforcements travelled was known as the 'Ship of death', the Tahiti was the source of the first influenza (flu) virus exposure on New Zealand… | *** |  |
| *** | Two World War II Middle East campaign Diaries owned by F.W. Benfell. Benfell served as a Lance Sergeant with the New Zealand engineers in north Africa. His diaries, covering 1941-1942, give details of his service in north Africa. It is unsure whether he… | *** |  |
| *** | A Very Rare and Important World War Ii New Zealand Killed in Action Officer's Diary. This is the diary of Captain Robert Blair Symon of the 6th Field Regt. New Zealand Artillery. It commences 2 April 1941 in Ngaruawahia, New Zealand and follows Symon… | *** |  |
| *** | German World War II Air Raid Wardens dagger Reichsluft Schutz, double edge blade by Paul Weyersberg & Co, wooden ebonized handle with silver metal fittings, matching scabbard 22 cm blade length | *** |  |
| *** | Cased Six-Shot Wedge-Frame percussion revolver made by Charles Osborne, Birmingham, octogonal barrel, self-cocking with engraved frame and chequered grips in oak fitted case with accessories 30 cm overall length | *** |  |
| *** | A very important and historic collection of World War I letters, from Auckland staff Sergeant Don Gladding to his wife and family back in New Zealand. Gladding was taken prisoner in Greece. He and a group of men (the names of the men involved in the… | *** |  |
| *** | A regionally and nationally important military cross awarded to a Rotorua man who as a member of the Auckland Infantry Regiment was awarded the decoration for bravery at Gallipoli where, amongst other actions, he took part in the bayonet charge at Quinn's… | *** |  |
| *** | A cased colt pocket 1860 army percussion 6-shot revolver with cleaning tools and percussion caps | *** |  |
| *** | A World War I photograph album of H.P. Stewart presumed to be Harry Parkes Stewart (11/2653 Cpl. Wellington mounted Rifles). Notably this album contains an exceptional assortment of important images of New Zealand soldiers in the trenches at Armentieres.… | *** |  |
| *** | Unique autograph book of a New Zealand guard at Featherston Prisoner of war Camp during World War II. This POW camp was for captured Japanese soldiers. It had been established during World War I as the largest military training camp in New Zealand. At the… | *** |  |
| *** | Complete New Zealand World War II period photograph collection of images and documents related to Des McGovern of the 27th New Zealand machine gun Battalion. He embarked New Zealand as a private with the 4th Reinforcements in 1940. His service took him to… | *** |  |
| *** | Group of Three: Sutlej Medal 1845-46 to Robt McLeod 53rd Regt with Sobraon clasp, original ribbon with buckle Punjab Medal 1848-49 to Robt McLeod, 53rd Foot. with Goojerat clasp, original ribbon and buckle Empire Veterans Association Cross unnamed with… | *** |  |
| *** | Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal, plus Combatants of the Somme Medal French issue 1939. 26/1103 Scd. Lt. C G Tomlinson - 4th Battalion. NZRB | *** |  |
| *** | A very rare Light Infantry 'Shako' probably an officer's hat judging from the gold New Zealand lettering on the helmet plate. It is the 1868 pattern, in navy blue cloth, with the rifle green Light Infantry ball tuft. This would have been worn during the… | *** |  |
| *** | Le Boulenge Chronograph, an instrument designed about 1860 by a Belgian Army Officer to determine the velocity of bullets in flight. in wooden carrying case. plate to lid reads: 'Designed by Major Holden Made by J Pitkin of London No. 45' | *** |  |
| *** | Group of three medals on ribbons engraved 'Awarded to S. Inster. of Musky. H. Dawson 69 Foot QV Meritorious Service Medal, Impressed Awarded to ERJT. H Dawson 1st Batn 1st Regt. Crimea Medal 1854-56' with three bars Alma, Inkermann and Sebastopol (break… | *** |  |
| *** | Medals, Letters and postcards of Cpl. S.C.S. Downard. This accumulation of documents includes his service file, an original late 1890's childhood diary, numerous covers, letters and cards sent by Samuel Downard back to wife and daughter in Karori,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Foine cased 12 gauge double barrel box Lock Shotgun by William Ford, Birmingham. Finely etched with leaf designs, excellent condition with cleaning rod and brushes. Firearm's license required. | *** |  |
| *** | Greener side by side .450 big game underlever double rifle.45 Boxer 3 1/4 inch. 26 inch barrels matt blue, back action locks, barrel address W. W. Greener St Marys Works, Birmingham | *** |  |
| *** | Late 19th century photo album containing numerous military photographs of New Zealand soldier's, camp scenes along with other world military gentlemen 57 images | *** |  |
| *** | Important Diary of Flt Lt. William. Depth brown, DFC, the diary, although covering his early service really commences in late 1942, earlier entries seemingly being recollections rather than a diary per se. However, the diary does include a detailed… | *** |  |
| *** | Victoria New Zealand medal (un-dated) to 1186, Josh measures, 58th Regt. On ribbon with copy service papers and medal roll confirmation | *** |  |
| *** | Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal 1880-97 on ribbon with two bars Transskei and Basutoland, impressed 'Awarded to Capt. A.F. James. Abalondolozi Regt.' | *** |  |
| *** | Seven Medals & Medallions, New Zealand War Medal (renamed), Volunteer decoration 1884, New Zealand long & Efficient service Medal, National rifle Association 1878, Shooting Medal - in Defence, evening Star cup 1874, Medallion (boxed) prize in arts - V&A… | *** |  |
| *** | A cased military cross awarded to Captain Sydney Devinish Rhind, medical Corps. on reverse of cross is inscribed 'Capt. S. D. Rhind / N.Z.M.C. Passchendale Oct. 1917.', the medal comes with his paybook, American visa, tele grams and ration book, 'Fredrich… | *** |  |
| *** | World War I New Zealand Diary, Documents and medals of 23408 Rifleman John Moule of the New Zealand rifle Brigade. Included is a distressed leather wallet (with a note that it was purchased from the canteen a few minutes before the building was destroyed… | *** |  |
| *** | Australia service medals on bar 39-45 star, Pacific star, war, Australia service, UN Korea, EIIR long service with Australia suspender and Commonwealth of Australia Meritorious service medal to Qx 42181 N.L. Bowman (staff Sergeant) | *** |  |
| *** | An important archive of mainly annotated photographs taken by W.A. Bennett, an Officer of the Auckland mounted Rifles. Many images are initialled verso as well as annotations. Apart from a few recent pencil notations most are in the same old hand,… | *** |  |
| *** | World War I three medal group 1914 star, British war medal and Victory medal to 13/949 TPR. J.H. SAUNDERS. N.Z.E.R. | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese sword long blade with signature to tang, bronze tsuba with decoration of fisherman in boat below Mt Fuji with silver and gold highlights, wooden saya with braid binding (replacement mekugi) 75 cm blade length | *** |  |
| *** | Double barrel under and over percussion belt pistol .600 calibre. No makers name. Very unusual (double action) lock. Cap box in butt. May have been used in the Land Wars - came from New Plymouth. | *** |  |
| *** | British Crimea with bar Sebastopol, Turkish Crimea, New Zealand War Medal and British long service & good Conduct, group includes diaries cross written. Sergeant William O'Connell - 18th Royal Irish | *** |  |
| *** | German World War II dagger - Rzm M7/36 Hitler youth Leaders dagger, double edge inscribed blade with silver wire bound grip matching scabbard complete with portapee, 25 cm blade length | *** |  |
| *** | A very interesting and important World War I set of Diaries to an Otago Infantryman wounded in action. Frederick Harwood from Levin was working in the Mamukas when the war broke out. He enlisted in August 1915, aged 30. He embarked in November that year… | *** |  |
| *** | Colonial Auxiliary Forces Medal, volunteer Forces long service Medal and New Zealand long & Efficient service Medal. Capt. Edward Richard Morgan, together with 1914/15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. Trooper S J Morgan (Son) | *** |  |
| *** | Webley side lever 16 gauge hammerless Gibbs and Pitt action side by side shotgun, barrel address P. Webley & Son St James, London, engraving on lock, backstrap and action. 29inch Damascus nitro proof browned barrels, overall condition is worn but fair. | *** |  |
| *** | An interesting World War I album of Charles Stapp, driver, NZEF. This includes images of Italy and the Pacific. It would appear that Stapp, from the well known South Island family, has first served in Italy before being sent to the Pacific. His… | *** |  |
| *** | Militia Notice for the district of Auckland, 1st batallion of the Auckland regiment of militia, five Albert Barracks dated 1860 | *** |  |
| *** | Mid 19th century percussion pistol made by T Perkins, London, walnut stock with checkered grip, white metal triggerguard and fittings 18.5 cm overall length | *** |  |
| *** | Sauer 9.3 x 57 rimmed calibre single shot under hammer sporting rifle, chequered pistol grip with stock cheek piece, left sight. 80% blue, overall condition is fair/good. | *** |  |
| *** | Colt Peacemaker 1st Generation Colt, 1896. 5 1/2 inch barrel.45 long Colt calibre. Hard rubber grips. Very little blueing remaining, bright steel finish. Worn but good condition. Serial number198908. C licence required. | *** |  |
| *** | Group of four medals on Ribbons engraved Awarded to Hon LA & Q Mr C. Fox 1st B' Bedford Regt India General service medal 1895-1902 with bar relief of Chitral 1895 engraved Awarded to Cpt. & Qr. Mr. Fox. Bedfd Rgt Kings South Africa medal 1901-02 with two… | *** |  |
| *** | A very interesting 23 Batn. Italy and Yugoslavia Diary, the author was a private, wounded, very likely at Monte Cassino, however, he made a recovery and remained with the Battalion as it made its way through Italy, the 1945 diary covers some interesting… | *** |  |
| *** | New Zealand War Medal for Waireka S Howell - Taranaki Volunteers, and shooting medal to E Howell, 1875 | *** |  |
| *** | German World War I naval dagger double edged blade with gilt brass incised pattern scabbard, wire bound ivory handle 33 cm blade length | *** |  |
| *** | Unpublished collection of over 60 original photos of the National Patriotic Fund YMCA Cinema in the Western Desert during World War II. These are the personal photos of the driver, John Edward Meikle. They show the Ford vehicle of the YMCA in the Western… | *** |  |
| *** | World War I NZEF signed panel and photo sepia photo of RMS Tahiti on route to Egypt 26th October 1914, mounted card signed around the border by numerous officers, soldiers and prisoners of war, including Major General Godley, Commander NZEF, and the… | *** |  |
| *** | German World War II Picklehaube black leather with brass fittings, detached eagle badge and chin fittings | *** |  |
| *** | World War II Japanese officer's long sword with very clear temper line, bound ray skin grip with traditional fittings floral scroll bronze tsuba in leather military scabbard 64 cm blade length | *** |  |
| *** | Antique Japanese ivory dagger elaborately carved handle and sheath with numerous figured village scene 38 cm overall length | *** |  |
| *** | Combination over and under under lever rifle and shotgun. 9.3 x 72 rifle and 16 gauge shotgun. No makers name found but proof stamps indicate German origin, good overall condition. | *** |  |
| *** | Colt 'Thunderer' model 1877 .41 calibre 4 1/2' barrel. Lovely 100% all nickel finish with mother of pearl grips. Serial number 99850 | *** |  |
| *** | World War II Japanese Nco Katana sword, with brass floral cast tsuba, menuki, kashira, and fuchi, in leather scabbard | *** |  |
| *** | British World War I 1907 pattern bayonet with double fullered single edge blade, leather and steel scabbard and canvas frog, mounted on a blue velvet display board with 2 New Zealand medals. | *** |  |