Union Steamship Company Enamel Cap Babge

Price: NZ$70.65

Code: BH010

The Union Steam Ship Company survived as New Zealand’s premier shipping company for 125 years, from 1875-2000. Many famous U.S.S.Co. liners and cargo ships plied the ocean routes to ports in eastern North America, the Far East, Australia, Pacific islands and of course, around the coast of New Zealand. A vital trade route was Cook Strait which linked the North Island with the South Island.

Awatea, Monowai, Niagara, Rangatira, Wahine, Hinemoa, Maori, Hawea, Wanaka, Tofua, Matua, Maunganui, Aorangi, Rotomahana, Wainui, Wairarapa were ship-names often repeated since the Company began in 1875.
At one stage the U.S.S.Co. was the largest single private employer of personnel in New Zealand.

This vintage Enamel and bullioned Officers Hat badge from the Union Steamship Company is 5.5 cms x 7 cms and in good condition.