| *** | The Wellington Citizens flag embodies immense cultural value and tells a fascinating story. The 21st of October, 1899 can be regarded as a significant day in New Zealand's journey towards independent nationhood. It was referred to as 'The greatest… | *** |  |
| *** | World War I small personal photo album of an unidentified member of the New Zealand Mounted Rifles, with 24 pages and forty eight images. The quality of the images and the subject matter suggests this may be the album of an officer. The images are on the… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare and important World War I New Zealand Medics Diary, the day to day 1917 diary was compiled and carried by private Frank Wilks. Wilks has completed entries for most days during 1917, the diary includes day to day accounts of trench and service life… | *** |  |
| *** | Signed Hitler and Hess photograph 12 x 8 photograph of Adolf Hitler and Deputy Fuhrer Rudolph Hess at the 1st Reich Party Conference at Nuremberg, Sept 1st 1933. gilt frame top centred by eagle and swastika | *** |  |
| *** | A Historically important Gallipoli Diary of New Zealand stretcher Bearer, private Alex Forbes Thompson, canterbury Infantry Regt, who was twice decorated, the diary is in a small church Missionary pocket book for 1915 and covers the period of 1915… | *** |  |
| *** | Staff Surgeon Commander William Rhodes Harrison (1886-1967), military dress uniform and associated naval dress uniform, jacket, trousers, epaulettes, belts, hat in original tin box, dress sword with original leather case, three World War I service medals… | *** |  |
| *** | The 1915 Diary of James temple Fisher plus numerous postcards, photos and prints. James (b. 1890) arrived in New Zealand from Queensland in 1894. He served in Gallipoli and France until he was wounded by a gas bomb. He was returned to the Uk where he… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare World War II collection of Diaries and Documents relating to a New Zealand World War II gunner serving with the 8th army in north Africa, 24693 Gnr M. E. Obery 6th field Regt, Rnza. Consisting of four diaries commencing during training in New… | *** |  |
| *** | Two exceedingly important photographs showing men of the 1st Contingent to the Boer War, including Callaway, the first Maori to ever serve overseas, the first image shows four men of the 1st New Zealand Contingent who were also coromandel rifle Volunteers… | *** |  |
| *** | World War I Diary of Magnus Burns Clarke, 23rd Reinfs. Who was a porter and embarked New Zealand in April 1917, the SS Corinthic went via America and arrived at cape Town 2 May 1917, finally docking in England 10 June 1917. Although of Scottish descent,… | *** |  |
| *** | The rare and important Diaries of Harold young, of the 40th Reinforcements, the troopship 'Tahiti' on which the Reinforcements travelled was known as the 'Ship of death', the Tahiti was the source of the first influenza (flu) virus exposure on New Zealand… | *** |  |
| *** | Two World War II Middle East campaign Diaries owned by F.W. Benfell. Benfell served as a Lance Sergeant with the New Zealand engineers in north Africa. His diaries, covering 1941-1942, give details of his service in north Africa. It is unsure whether he… | *** |  |
| *** | A Very Rare and Important World War Ii New Zealand Killed in Action Officer's Diary. This is the diary of Captain Robert Blair Symon of the 6th Field Regt. New Zealand Artillery. It commences 2 April 1941 in Ngaruawahia, New Zealand and follows Symon… | *** |  |
| *** | A very important and historic collection of World War I letters, from Auckland staff Sergeant Don Gladding to his wife and family back in New Zealand. Gladding was taken prisoner in Greece. He and a group of men (the names of the men involved in the… | *** |  |
| *** | A World War I photograph album of H.P. Stewart presumed to be Harry Parkes Stewart (11/2653 Cpl. Wellington mounted Rifles). Notably this album contains an exceptional assortment of important images of New Zealand soldiers in the trenches at Armentieres.… | *** |  |
| *** | Unique autograph book of a New Zealand guard at Featherston Prisoner of war Camp during World War II. This POW camp was for captured Japanese soldiers. It had been established during World War I as the largest military training camp in New Zealand. At the… | *** |  |
| *** | Complete New Zealand World War II period photograph collection of images and documents related to Des McGovern of the 27th New Zealand machine gun Battalion. He embarked New Zealand as a private with the 4th Reinforcements in 1940. His service took him to… | *** |  |
| *** | Medals, Letters and postcards of Cpl. S.C.S. Downard. This accumulation of documents includes his service file, an original late 1890's childhood diary, numerous covers, letters and cards sent by Samuel Downard back to wife and daughter in Karori,… | *** |  |
| *** | Late 19th century photo album containing numerous military photographs of New Zealand soldier's, camp scenes along with other world military gentlemen 57 images | *** |  |
| *** | Important Diary of Flt Lt. William. Depth brown, DFC, the diary, although covering his early service really commences in late 1942, earlier entries seemingly being recollections rather than a diary per se. However, the diary does include a detailed… | *** |  |
| *** | An important archive of mainly annotated photographs taken by W.A. Bennett, an Officer of the Auckland mounted Rifles. Many images are initialled verso as well as annotations. Apart from a few recent pencil notations most are in the same old hand,… | *** |  |
| *** | A very interesting and important World War I set of Diaries to an Otago Infantryman wounded in action. Frederick Harwood from Levin was working in the Mamukas when the war broke out. He enlisted in August 1915, aged 30. He embarked in November that year… | *** |  |
| *** | An interesting World War I album of Charles Stapp, driver, NZEF. This includes images of Italy and the Pacific. It would appear that Stapp, from the well known South Island family, has first served in Italy before being sent to the Pacific. His… | *** |  |
| *** | Militia Notice for the district of Auckland, 1st batallion of the Auckland regiment of militia, five Albert Barracks dated 1860 | *** |  |
| *** | A very interesting 23 Batn. Italy and Yugoslavia Diary, the author was a private, wounded, very likely at Monte Cassino, however, he made a recovery and remained with the Battalion as it made its way through Italy, the 1945 diary covers some interesting… | *** |  |
| *** | Unpublished collection of over 60 original photos of the National Patriotic Fund YMCA Cinema in the Western Desert during World War II. These are the personal photos of the driver, John Edward Meikle. They show the Ford vehicle of the YMCA in the Western… | *** |  |
| *** | World War I NZEF signed panel and photo sepia photo of RMS Tahiti on route to Egypt 26th October 1914, mounted card signed around the border by numerous officers, soldiers and prisoners of war, including Major General Godley, Commander NZEF, and the… | *** |  |
| *** | Ode Composed in Honour of Capt. Henry King and sung at the dinner given to the first settlers prior to sailing to NZ, 27th Oct. 1840. Original manuscript given to P.J.H. White by Mr. J. Cutfield of Wanganui | *** |  |
| *** | An early Fijian flag, century 1900 Union Jack with Fijian crest. 85 x 169 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An interesting and rare World War I photograph showing New Zealand and Australian Prisoners from Gallipoli, there were just 70 ANZACs taken prisoner at Gallipoli and they sustained a death rate in captivity of 25%. This image clearly shows several New… | *** |  |
| *** | A World War I and later diary of B C Scott of Wanganui, who served from 1941-1945 primarily in the Pacific theatre, the diary, although not filled in on a regular basis gives graphic accounts of 'rial combat in the Pacific and is of some importance. He… | *** |  |
| *** | Historic naval Documents and photographs - Ebrey Family with photos of World War II New Zealand naval service. John Alfred Ebrey - born Kent, UK, 1890. Enlisted in the Royal Navy in June 1910 and saw service during World War I, including Gallipoli where… | *** |  |
| *** | An interesting Medic's collection of World War II Diaries, the owner, Doug Venz, was a member of the New Zealand medical Corps serving in Fiji, New Caledonia and also in New Zealand at a number of the hospitals established in Auckland and in Hamilton (no… | *** |  |
| *** | The World War II photos of Sgt. Jams Vernon General Lord Freyberg's driver for 4 years. James 'Jim' Alfred Darcy Vernon, born 24 January 1922. He enlisted in the New Zealand army service Corps in Wellington in 1940 and was given the rank of driver. He… | *** |  |
| *** | An important World War II album, New Zealand army 1st field Regiment, the images range from pre-war 1939 training at Waiouru and follow through to the Pacific campaign, including the landings at New Hebrides and Fiji, as well as photographs of Guadalcanal… | *** |  |
| *** | Two soldiers diaries 1917 and 1918, belonging to a military medal winner New Zealand FA with paybook, discharge certificate and telegram | *** |  |
| *** | Oak framed photograph of Anzac Bay, the landing place of the Australian and New Zealand Forces on Gallipoli Peninsula, April, 1915. 55 cm by 71 cm overall | *** |  |
| *** | Napoleonic prisoner of war carved bone dice box, slide lid with three dice 5 cm length | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of 67 unmounted photographs documenting the service of Ollie candy. Candy served with the Manawatu mounted Rifles and the beach batteryin New Zealand until about 1943 when he embarked as part of the 19 Armoured Regt. And the 27th Bn. He… | *** |  |
| *** | Two photo snap shot albums with photos of mainly World War I naval | *** |  |
| *** | Vintage Japanese photo album, hand coloured photos depicting various buildings, landscapes, street vendors, peasants, geishas etc bound in decorative red lacquered boards, the front cover depicting a family in a boat (spine af) | *** |  |
| *** | A large and important original group photograph of the Wellington Submarine miners, 1906, the Submarine miners were a naval Volunteers unit, part of the present day Royal N.Z. Navy, they were formed due to the Russian invasion scare, but the group was… | *** |  |
| *** | A selection of approx. 20 Letters to Captain Thomas Tilly variously dated from 1850s-1890s, there are also some outgoing letter copies. Some are addressed to his Kohimarama, Auckland address while others are addressed to him in London. Some letters are… | *** |  |
| *** | World War I Prisoner of war walking stick carved bone finial of caricature of Japanese solider | *** |  |
| *** | Oak framed sepia photo of Anzac Bay, Landing place of the Australian & New Zealand Forces on Gallipoli Peninsula, April 1915. 64 cm by 82 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An interesting and important collection of World War II correspondence from a New Zealand prisoner of war, Phillip Christian, to his family. Christian was taken prisoner in north Africa and sent to Italy. In March 1944 he was moved from Italy to Stalag… | *** |  |
| *** | Three terracotta military figures, German World War I hand painted, one with incised stamp underneath, faults, heights from 27.5 cm to 30 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Set of three World War II military cartoons., Dob Productions line at 6 M.T., VRD junk sale!, Yours Truly!, watercolour & Indian ink on paper, all signed & dated '44 (various), 37.5 x 56.5 cm each, all unframed | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of 28 rare unpublished photos of New Zealand ers in the Korean war. This collection is annotated (on paper with each image) confirming the soldiers shown and the details of the image. There are few images of New Zealand 's involvement in the… | *** |  |
| *** | A very interesting World War II photograph album of Gunner W.E. Jones 29 battery6th field Regt. From 1940-45, the photos are annotated and are contained in a period embossed leather souvenir album. Images include damaged tanks as well as vehicles in the… | *** |  |
| *** | An unusual World War II 'King Neptune' certificate presented to a man who would have partaken in an onboard troopship Neptune ceremony. Although un-researched it is named to N. G. Walker and is dated August 1943. The document is profusely signed on both… | *** |  |
| *** | Two World War II New Zealand albums of original photographs and postcards, these depict New Zealand ers in Egypt and the Western Desert, there are a number of interesting images of soldiers in tents and encampments in the desert. | *** |  |
| *** | An unusual small notebook from World War II which contains what appears to be code, the book commences with artillery ranges, however, the remainder of the notebook documents travels and liberation as a Prisoner of war, the owner is unidentified but… | *** |  |
| *** | A small album, New Zealand Sailor on HM Diomede and HM Cumberland, c. 1920-1930's, includes images from china and of the seas. Other images include early aviation pictures and NZ/family related, interesting photos possibly taken during the Japanese… | *** |  |
| *** | Rare World War II souvenir from the 1941 Bombing of the Houses of Parliament painted lead figure of Henry VIII made by the London Stonecraft Co from the lead recovered on oak stand as table lamp. This piece with presentation plaque to Major Beechey dated… | *** |  |
| *** | Vintage 48 star U.S. American flag World War II era 1912-1959, 3 x 5ft and other (with faults) | *** |  |
| *** | World War I bronze death plaque for Cyril Jack Fernandez with original card envelope (drilled hanger hole) | *** |  |
| *** | Small collection snap shot photographs north Africa, camps and various mainly World War I | *** |  |
| *** | Framed display Canada cap and shoulder badge set with photo of corps re-Union Toronto 1934 | *** |  |
| *** | Possible Japanese Pow carved walking cane of flattened tapering form with figural top | *** |  |