item details
NameNational Rifle Association of New Zealand badge
ProductionT.M. Dick & Co Ltd; metalworker; c. 1970; Petone
Classificationbadges
Materialsmetal, enamel
Materials SummaryEnamelled metal
DimensionsOverall: 24mm (width), 35mm (height), 6mm (depth)
Registration NumberGH013391
Credit linePurchased 2003
Overview
The National Rifle Association of New Zealand was established in 1878. The association grew out of a national shooting competition established by the New Zealand government in 1861 for militia and volunteers. In 1901 the Defence Force took over the association, which was renamed the New Zealand Defence Rifle Association. However, in 1923, the National Rifle Association was reestablsihed in order to differentiate members' interests from that of the Defence Force.
The NRA badge combines the shield from the official New Zealand coat of arms, with the crossed rifles and silver fern.
On the back is a pin clasp.