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Hi, this auction is for;
1 x Sterling silver case presented to Wiremu Ngata, engraved with the Te Aute college crest & motto "Whakatangata kia kaha" 1 Corinthians 16,13 & copy of his complete military records.
86.7g
Wiremu Ngata (1907-80) son of Sir Apirana Ngata enlisted for the 28th Maori battalion in 1939 & was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the headquarters company. He served in Greece & was wounded in Crete in 1941 & returned to NZ for medical treatment. He returned to the Battalion when it was stationed in Italy. On his return from the war, Ngata worked for Maori affairs & travelled around NZ recording waiata from the different areas. The recordings are held in RNZ archives. In 1961 he was appointed private secretary to the Minister of Maori affairs, Hon J R Hanan. He became editor of the Maori text of Te Ao Hou from its first issue until mid 1961.
as pictured
History, Army, Maori, NZDF, defence force,
I am happy to combine shipping and to send to Australia. All parcels sent within New Zealand are tracked. The matchbox is not included and is not for sale.
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| Destination & description | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| North Island | $12.00 | |
| North Island Rural | $17.75 | |
| South Island | $12.00 | |
| South Island Rural | $17.75 | |
| Combining shipping with another shane99 auction | $0.00 | |
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