Medal [The Memorial Cross presented to Flight Lieutenant William Raeburn Green]

Object detail

Accession number

2006.297

Production period

1940s

Description

The Memorial Cross (King George VI version- features his initials in centre of cross). With a thin mauve coloured ribbon, presentation box and presentation card. Box has crown printed/ embossed on outside. The New Zealand Memorial Cross is awarded to the next of kin of all New Zealand servicemen and women who were killed while on war service or operational service overseas, or who subsequently died of wounds received while on war service or operational service overseas, since the commencement of World War Two.

Marks

GVIR Casting
NZ416479 / F/L W.R. GREEN / D.F.C. / R / STERLING Engraved
'This Memorial Cross is forwarded to you / by the Prime Minister on behalf of the / Government and people of New Zealand / in memory of one who died in the service / of his country. Printed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Silver
Processed Material/Synthetic
Processed Material/Paper
Processed Material/Textile/Cotton
Processed Material/Textile/Satin
Organic/Vegetal/Wood

Collection

Medal Collection

Credit Line

Medal [The Memorial Cross presented to Flight Lieutenant William Raeburn Green], 2006.297. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Award Decoration of Honor Medal Communication Artefacts Personal Symbols Achievement Symbols

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

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Blue Cross Religious item Badge Material property Font Emblem Jewellery Crucifix Symbol

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