Cap badge, 1st ( Canterbury ) Regiment

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Cap badge, 1st ( Canterbury ) Regiment

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Te Papa Collections Online

Description

This badge was worn by memmbers of the 1st (Canterbury) Regiment, which was formed in 1911 from Volunteer infantry units in Christchurch, Kaiapoi, and Rangiora. The badge depicts a white crane, symbolising vigilance, a Crown, symbolising  loyalty to the monarch and fern leaves for New Zealand. The motto ‘Ake ake kia kaha’ means ‘For ever and ever be strong'. Design The Regiment's Commanding Officer submitted the proposed design for this badge to the Defence Department's District Headquarters ...

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Date created

1911- 1916

URL

https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/1217139

Related subjects

Cranes (Birds) / Kōtuku, Ardea alba modesta / brass / white metal / insignias / badges / Military organizations

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