Orders, Decorations and Medals

NEW ZEALAND CROSS, a replica in 18 carat gold and sterling silver made by the New Zealand Mint, the reverse of the suspension bar inscribed '18CT STG P & F LID', the reverse centre inscribed 'Replica 54', complete with gold ribbon buckle in its red leather presentation case, nearly extremely fine

In 1982, the New Zealand Coin & Medal Co. Ltd. of Aukland, commissioned the New Zealand Mint to produce 200 replicas in sterling silver and 18ct gold. Due to the work involved in hand finishing each cross only 67 were completed. These were all engraved 'Replica' and numbered on the reverse (Ref. Oldham & Delahurst).