Rare New Zealand Cross To Isaac Featherston Sells At Record Price In Coin And Medal Auction
The exceptionally rare New Zealand Cross awarded to Dr Isaac Featherston in 1875 sold today in Mowbray Collectables auction in Wellington for a record breaking $180,000 hammer price. Featherston was awarded the rare New Zealand Cross leading Māori under fire. He was Superintendent of the Wellington Province from 1853 to 1871 and is recognised in the town of Featherston and streets with his name in Wellington and Palmerston North.
20 Mar 18:18 · SCOOP