First World War ‘His Majesty’s New Zealand Transport On Active Service’ Copper Lapel Badge

c. 1914 - 1918
Overview

A round copper lapel badge which has raised text on front with a broken lapel slider.

Historical information

This badge was discovered in the well located at the historic ‘Cull House’ on Middleton Road Albany.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-12-2014.6.2
Item type
Material
Width
28 mm
Height or length
28 mm
Depth
5 mm
Weight
6 g
Inscriptions and markings

“ON WAR SERVICE / H.M.N.Z. TRANSPORTS”

Place made
Wellington, New Zealand
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Rare or representative
Google Maps search term / URL
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gWHZtRH1mm24SAjK8
Last modified
Monday, 29 December, 2025
Completeness
100
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HMNZ Transport On Active Service Copper Lapel Badge Front
HMNZ Transport On Active Service Copper Lapel Badge Back

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