Nine VCs snatched - total PIGS!

[Kiwi]

Irreplaceable medals, including nine Victoria Crosses (VC), awarded to some of New Zealand's most courageous soldiers have been stolen in a break-in at the country's national army museum.

New Zealand authorities have described the theft as a crime against the nation with the stolen medals including the two VCs awarded to Charles Upham - the only combat soldier to receive the Commonwealth's highest gallantry honour twice - during World War II.

Medals belonging to seven other New Zealand VC winners and two George Crosses were also stolen in the break-in at the Waiouru Army Museum early Sunday morning (local time).

Defence Minister Phil Goff says New Zealanders will be appalled and disgusted at the greed and self-interest of those behind the theft.

He says the items are national treasures, earned by men who served their country with courage and selflessness and the Government will work with Interpol to prevent the medals finding a market internationally.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/12/02/2107361.htm

[newman]

The intelligence services should assassinate everyome involved including any overseas collectors who buy them.

[Kiwi]

How dare they touch our National symbols, it has to be a private collecter, you could never sell them on the open market. I hope the hunt them down and skin them alive.