October 24th, 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the formation and ratification of the UN Charter, bringing into being the United Nations. New Zealand was one of the founding members and has been involved since 1945 with enacting their goal of world peace and security. Many objects in our museum collection represent the Royal New Zealand Navy’s participation in United Nations peacekeeping efforts. Here are a few examples:
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– Hannah Pym Collections Assistant
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The Wartime Artwork of Owen (Miles) Spence
A selection of drawings from Owen (Miles) Spence from the Navy Museum collection.
Fleet Air Arm Flight Jacket
Artefact Unpacked – Fleet Air Arm jacket made from leather and sheepskin.
Santa Flag
This flag was hand painted by crew from HMNZS Wellington.
Sweetheart Badges
These tiny badges are known as ‘sweetheart’ jewellery.
Painting the Navy
Painting the Navy – celebrating 80 years of RNZN with Colin Wynn.
Minesweeper’s Gloves
Minesweeper’s gloves were made by home crafters and sent to ship’s crews.
Christmas Cards
View a selection of Christmas cards from the Museum’s collection.
United Nations Day
October 24th, 2020 75th anniversary of the establishment of United Nations.
Celebrating World Food Day
Celebrating World Food Day 16 October through items from our collection.
Oil on Velvet
Oil on velvet painting of HMS Diomede in Auckland during the 1930s.
Watercolour – Battle of the Falkland Islands
Watercolour depicting the Battle of the Falkland Islands, 8 December 1914.
Striking Carving
Carving given to HMNZS Taupo re the 1951 Watersiders Strike.
Footwear for Everywhere
Brown PVC sandals worn by sailors for over 50 years.
Ship Badge
Decorated and embossed oval ship badge from HMS New Zealand.
Painting – Motor Launch 142
Painting of Harbour Defence Motor Launch 142 in rough sea.
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.