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Medal, decoration   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Medal, decoration
Object type Heroism/wars
Classification: 273
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English: New Zealand Cross awarded to Harry Wrigg silver cross pattée, with a central medallion lettered NEW ZEALAND, surrounded by a laurel wreath; six-pointed star on each arm of the cross and a crown above; crown, stars and laurel wreath are of gold; reverse is plain with recipient's rank, name and unit engraved in outer circle of medallion; no date in centre on this particular cross; silver suspender bar with gold laurel sprays, with V below; crimson ribbon markings- engraved- "BAY of PLENTY CAVALRY VOLS". - CORNET HARRY C. W. WRIGG
Date New Zealand Wars-wars; 29 Oct 1965; 1867; 1886
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width: 40mm
width: 38mm

height: 53mm
institution QS:P195,Q758657
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1965.78.276
Place of creation Opotiki; London; Tauranga; New Zealand
Credit line Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1965.78.276
Notes "New Zealand Cross awarded to Harry Wrigg" Awarded to Private (Cornet) Harold Charles William Wrigg, Bay of Plenty Cavalry Volunteers, for carrying despatches from Opotiki to Tauranga in June 1867. His award was unpopular with veterans.
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