“It then vanished into a private French collection for half a century, only re-emerging in New Zealand in 1982, when it was displayed at the Palmpex exhibition.” Two New Zealand war medals linked to the Battle of Gate Pā, a significant battle in Tauranga in 1864, were also sold at the national auction. One medal was awarded to E. Drew, of the 40th regiment, who fought in the Battle of Gate Pā, and sold for $1400 on a $1300 estimate.
Author: RNZ
Published at: 2025-09-21 22:49:17
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