No, we don't.
Myself, I think it's sad they're being sold but Upham left them to his heirs and the decision is therefore theirs.
> Myself, I think it's sad they're being sold but Upham left them to his heirs and the decision is therefore theirs.
I disagree. His heirs did nothing to deserve making a windfall from his heroism. They are a National Treasure. His VCs must never be allowed to leave these shores.
Pay them off if filthy lucre is what they are wanting. For shame that they don't turn the medals over as a matter of good citizenship to Te Papa.
Upham's medals deserve to be admired by future generations of Kiwis.
(Te Papa is the NZ equivalent of the Smithsonian)