Feb. 18 (Bloomberg) — A collection of war medals that includes nine Victoria Cross medals, stolen from a New Zealand army museum more than two months ago, was recovered after police offered a reward for their return.

The medals were returned in good condition, New Zealand Police said in a statement e-mailed Feb. 16. The offer of a NZ$300,000 reward ($237,000) last month, the largest incentive ever posted in New Zealand, was instrumental in the medal’s return and a sum of money has been paid, the police said.

The 96 medals were stolen from an annex of the Waiouru Army Museum on New Zealand’s North Island on Dec. 2. They included a Victoria Cross and Bar awarded to Charles Upham, New Zealand’s most decorated soldier, as well as two George Medals and one Albert medal. The Victoria Cross is the highest military honor awarded to soldiers serving in the U.K. and in former British Empire countries.

The reward “encouraged a person to come forward and facilitate the return of the medals to police,” said Detective Senior Sergeant Chris Bensemann, head of the task force investigating the theft. “New Zealand Police celebrate the return of these national treasures.” Read Full Story

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