Memorials, mascots and memorabilia
New Zealand and the Victoria Cross
Information on New Zealanders who have been awarded the Victoria Cross VC from the New Zealand Wars period to today.
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Objects of war
A selection of some of the fascinating items from the National Army Museum Te Mata Toa collections.
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Interpreting First World War memorials
More than 450 civic war memorials, many of them very ornate, were erected to the members of the armed forces who died in the First World War (1914-18).
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Interpreting First World War memorials
More than 450 civic war memorials, many of them very ornate, were erected to the members of the armed forces who died in the First World War (1914-18).
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South African War memorials
More than 40 memorials up and down the country commemorate the 228 men who died in the South African ('Boer') War of 1899-1902.
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South African War memorials
More than 40 memorials up and down the country commemorate the 228 men who died in the South African ('Boer') War of 1899-1902.
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New Zealand Wars memorials
There are more than 60 memorials in New Zealand to the dead of the New Zealand Wars.
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Known unto God
Thousands of New Zealanders died in overseas wars without their remains ever being identified, there graves and memorials were inscribed with the words 'known unto God.'
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Military mascots
Many military units, especially during the two world wars, acquired mascots. Dogs were the most common companions, but cats, donkeys, monkeys, pigs, goats and birds were also adopted as mascots.
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