Our fabulous New Zealand Coat of Arms is used as a decorative time piece for your wall. This clock is made by Ian Blackwell Design in New Zealand. This is the large version at 40 x 40 cm (there is one of 27cm x 27 cm ). This clock comes in a gift box
Until 1911, New Zealand used the same national coat of arms as the UK. When New Zealand became a Dominion in 1907, it was decided that a new Coat of Arms was required, and a design competition was held. The winning entry was a design by James McDonald, a draughtsman in the Department of Tourist and Health Resorts. Since then New Zealand"s Coat of Arms has remained similar to the original design, with minor changes in 1956. Though there is no direct documentary evidence, it is likely that the original model for the woman was Wellington socialite Alice Spragg. The model for the Maori warrior is unknown.
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