Historic Uniform
The Uniform once worn by Admiral Sir Joseph Nias, which was a feature of the Navy Department’s exhibit in the Government Court at the Centenial Exhibition, has now been added to the historical collection at the Dominion Museum. Nias was commander of H.M.S. Herald when she brought Hobson to New Zealand as first Lieu-tenant-Governor; he was present at Waitangi, and afterward, at Port Underwood, he proclaimed British sovereignty over the South Island. The uniform is actually that of a viceadmiral of 100 years ago. It comprises a heavity-braided brass-buttoned coat of navy-blue and gold, cocked hat, waistcoat, embroidered shirt, braces, cuffs, belt and sword. There are in all about 50 bright buttons on the uniform, all of which no doubt had to be polished by the admiral’s man before he turned out on any formal occasion. The exhibit is in excellent condition, set out in a glass case and fumigated against the attacks of moths or other destructive insects.
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Northern Advocate, 12 March 1941, Page 4
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161Historic Uniform Northern Advocate, 12 March 1941, Page 4
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