discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Search hua Rapunga hou medal, campaign Hei whakaatu human history Tukua Tirohanga API Ingoa KēNew Zealand Medal, New Zealand Wars (1860-1872) undated, (descriptive name)Private Israel Jordan, Taranaki Military Settlers (associated name)Kupu whakaahuaNew Zealand Medal, New Zealand Wars (1860-1872) undatedMedal awarded to Private Israel Jordan, Taranaki Military Settlers. circular silver medal; straight ornamental (fern fronds) swivelling suspender; ribbon 1995-1996: ribbon missingobverse: diademed head of Queen Victoria with a veil covering the back of her head; around the head is the legend: VICTORIA : D : G : BRITT : REG : F : Dreverse::laurel wreath & legend above and below: NEW ZEALAND / VIRTUTIS HONOR (Honour of Valour)named in block capitals on edge: I. JORDAN. TARANAKI M.S.WāhiEnglandWāhi HāngaiNew ZealandAccession Number1945.62Tohu Tuakiri KēN0941 (numismatics)W1028.5 (war)WāhangaHistoryWar HistoryRūma WhakaatuPou Maumahara Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete medal, campaign, 1945.62, N0941, W1028.5, Photographed by… … Read more Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Whakaaturia te wāhiPou Maumahara drawer bank 1, drawer B, medal position 31Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, N0941Kaiwaihanga Matua J S Wyon (Medallist) A B Wyon (Medallist)WāhiEnglandRā[1869]Tuhipoka HāngaiNew Zealand Medal, New Zealand Wars (1860-1872) undated Medal awarded to Private Israel Jordan, Taranaki Military Settlers. Israel Jordan, born 1834 in Bedford, Yorkshire, had previous service with the 65th Regiment of Foot from 5/7/1841 to 31/12/1853 (service number 1728). But he was employed as a labourer when he enlisted as a Private with the Taranaki Military Settlers, No 8 Coy. He served for three years with this unit and also served with the Patea Light Horse Volunteers and with the Wairoa Rifle Volunteers (5/1/1869-). His medal claim listed the following actions: Mauku 1863, Pipiriki 7/1865, Kiorekino 4/10/1865, East and West Expeditions Other Details from Medal Claim: address at time of claim: Wairoa (Waverley) occupation. Labourer arrived in New Zealand aboard Gresham published: Gazette, 1871; 166; AD32/3246: reference: Richard Stowers, New Zealand Medal to Colonials References to Israel Jordan from Papers Past: 1879: listed as a patient at the [Patea Hospital] (Patea Mail, Volume V, Issue 424, 10 May 1879, Page 2) 1891 Hawera: It was resolved to supply Israel Jordan with a weekly ration or in the alternative to remove him to the Old Men's Home in New Plymouth. (Taranaki Herald, Volume XL, Issue 9135, 16 July 1891, Page 2) 1892: Mr Davidson handed in land scrip belonging to Israel Jordan to the amount of 30 for charitable aid received. (Taranaki Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 9446, 19 July 1892, Page 2) 1894: In moving the motion (to re-elect representatives to the Charitable Aud Board) Mr Caplen spoke disparagingly of the manner in which the Old men's Home in New Plymouth was conducted, and said such serious complaints had been received that the sympathisers with Israel Jordan, who had been removed there from Hawera were contemplating bringing him back again." (Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XXX, Issue 2883, 29 November 1894, Page 2) 1901: New Old Peoples' Home: The Chairman said since last meeting an old man, named Israel Jordan, had come up from Hawera, without any permit from mr Sutton, as he learned the new home was open. The old man had been received and made comfortable." (Taranaki Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 11744, 20 August 1901, Page 2)Mahi HāngaiNew Zealand WarsTangata Hāngāi Pte Israel Jorndon Taranaki Military Settlers GreshamWāhi HāngaiNew ZealandRā Hāngai1860-1872WāNew Zealand Wars/WarsQueen Victoria (1837 - 1901)/English reignWaitohu/mākaJ. & AB. WYON SC. (medallist's name) VIRTUTIS HONOR (motto)Pāohosilver/nonferrous metal/metal/inorganic materialWhakaahuatanga Inemedal: 36mm diameterRaraunga Ine32mm (Medal)50mm (including suspension)Taumata whakarōpūmedal, campaign medal, campaignmedal Medal, CampaignInsigniaStatus SymbolsPersonal Symbols08 Communication ArtifactsTuhipoka Rawatoi/MātūmedalWhakahounga o Mua19 Mar 2024 E hangaia tonutia ana te kohinga tuihono a Tāmaki Paenga Hira; tāpirihia ai ngā whakahoutanga me ngā pūkete i ia wiki. I ētahi wā, kāore anō kia whakaūhia ngā pūkete e ngā kaimahi o Te Whare Taonga, tēnā pea he hapa kei roto i ngā kōrero. Search hua Rapunga hou 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