condensed discuss document expanded export feedback print share remove reset document_white enquire_white export_white report_white
discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml

chest, arms

human history
  • Other Name

    crate, ammunition (alternative)

  • Description

    box or crate, large wood, defence item

    possibly part of WW1 war trophy collection

    large wooden crate; dove-tailed joins; painted with black exterior and red interior; inside box wooden slats either side for fastening contents in transit; tapes used as lining are disintegrating exterior has white stencilled lettering; either end of box has piece of wood with remains of rope used for carrying

    markings: stencilled lettering: NO. 692. / The Honourable The Minister for Defence. Wellington New Zealand. / NO. 3

  • Place
  • Associated Place
  • Other Id

    1997x2.58 (temporary accession number)

  • Department

Images and documents

Artefact

The development of the Auckland War Memorial Museum online collection is an ongoing process; updates, new images and records are added weekly. In some cases, records have yet to be confirmed by Museum staff, and there could be mistakes or omissions in the information provided.

The gift of curiosity

With unlimited free entry to all paid exhibitions, discounted event tickets and exclusive Member-only events, a Museum Membership is the gift that keeps on giving year-round.

SEE OPTIONS FROM $60

The gift of curiosity