you need to make it something special. As you say 1772 to present, but could also include select other medals, such as agricultural medals for example. Beautiful colour photos. As much of a story as possible for each medal. Details of design process. For example people will be fascinated to know story behind the magnificent Hutt district agricultural horticultural and pastoral society medal. Who designed it? What was the thinking that led to the design etc. It needs to be a complete reference for the vast majority of NZ medals, with the possible exclusion of some of the 1940 rubbish centennial medals.
perhaps a rich person such as the bloke who bought the NZ-Canadian mule could help with the finance?
perhaps a rich person such as the bloke who bought the NZ-Canadian mule could help with the finance?