Militaria Auction Part I Saturday, 29 November 2025 / 11:00 am start
QSA to Hercules "Bumper" Wright - 6th Contingent & In the 1907-08 Rugby League Tour of United Kingdom & Australia
Estimate $2,200 - $2,800
Realised: $2,400 plus premium
Lot Details
A historically important medal to Hercules "Bumper" Wright from Hokitika. He moved to Wellington and then went and fought in the Boer War in the 6th Contingent. He was a distinguished Ruby Player who was selected for the All Blacks but due to injury never played Rugby Union. Instead he was a founding player of Rugby League playing in the 1907-08 League tour of the UK & Australia. He is an important name in New Zealand Rugby History and it is rare to see such a important persons medallic awards come to the market.
