Royal Coat of Arms
This Royal Coat of Arms is mounted on wood from HMS Philomel. Decorated with a lion and a unicorn around a crest beneath a Queen’s crown. After being removed from HMS Philomel, it was hung in the Navy Office before being passed to the Museum in 1992.
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New Zealand HMS
HMS New Zealand served at all three naval battles of WW1.
Roll of Honour World War One
Roll of Honour of New Zealanders who served at sea in WW1.
Wrens
Brief history of women’s war service in New Zealand Navy.
Ship Badge
Decorated and embossed oval ship badge from HMS New Zealand.
Vases
Ceramic vases with painted scene of HMS New Zealand.
Cup and Saucer
Cup and saucer from ‘Paragon Patriotic’ series World War Two.
Candlesticks
A pair of candlesticks from HMS Europa World War One.
Coffee Cup and Saucer
Coffee cup and saucer – picture of World War One battleship.
Binoculars
Binoculars complete with brown leather case – WW1.
Sextant
Vernier sextant c1920 used as a navigation tool at sea.
Telescope
Telescope with leather bound body belonging to Lieutenant Bruce. WW1.
Camera
Number 2 Hawkeye folding cartridge camera – WW1.
HMS New Zealand Presentation Bell
Brass presentation bell with clapper ca. World War One.
Masthead Crown
Masthead crown may have come from HMS New Zealand.
Table Lighter
Silver lighter shaped like a grenade from HMS New Zealand
Silver Tea Service
Silver tray with an engraved map of Auckland Harbour.
Cup
The Captain Halsey Cup was awarded for ship soccer -WW1.
Silver Box
Silver box with wooden inside and a hinged lid presented to HMS New Zealand.
Silver Salver
Silver salver with scalloped and turned up edges presented to HMS New Zealand.
Silver Tankard
Silver tankard with handle presented to HMS New Zealand.