Unique Group of 4 Medals to George Moore, Auckland

Rare and unique group of 4 to George Moore, Auckland Naval Artillery. (i) New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal, with an ornamental bar in place of usual ring suspender, Named: No 7 1st CPO George Moore, Auckland Naval Artillery Vols.'. Granted 24 April 1890. (ii) Auckland Naval Artillery Volunteers Medal, silver, reverse engraved: 'Presented by the A.N.A.V. to Seaman Geo. Moore for saving a comrade from drowing Oct. 17th 1879'. Maker's initials 'A T' (Anton Teutenberg, 1840-1933) on reverse. This medal is unique and finely engraved by Teutenberg. (iii) United Fire Brigades Association of New Zealand Medal, silver with six 2 year clasps; reverse; 'Presented to Branchman George Moore, Auckland Fire Brigade for 5 years service dating from 1880'. Early issue of this medal and clasps, all marked with maker's initials 'A T' (Anton Teutenberg, 1840-1933). (iv) Auckland Life-Boat Medal, 28 mm, 9ct gold, on the reverse the names of the crew; ' H Cordes, 1/ J Heffernan 2/ J Ballintine 3/ J Lemme 4 / J Ward, Stk., / G Moore Steer Oar.' Plus a copy of 'A handbook of British and Foreign Orders, War Medals and Decorations awarded to the Army and Navy; chiefly described from those in the collection of A. A. Payne, L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S'. Facsimilie ed. Suffolk : J.B. Hayward & Son, 1981. 8vo. lxix, 811 p., illustrated, ports. Blue cloth boards with gilt. Light wear.