New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated 1860 to 1861 (E. Squires, A.B., H.M.S. Cordelia) officially impressed naming, minor marks, otherwise good very fine £400-450

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, An Important Collection of Medals for the Maori Wars, 1845-1866.

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Squires’ medal was issued on 9 August 1876. 29 medals (4 to R.N. officers, 16 to R.N. ratings, and 9 to R.M. N.C.Os. and men) were awarded to H.M.S. Cordelia of which 20 are known, including one with reverse dated 1860 (Commander Charles E. H. Vernon - see previous Lot) and 3 with reverses undated.