Pair: Private John Keller, Kumara Rifle Volunteers

Volunteer Force Long Service, V.R. (22 Pte., Kumara R. Vols) modern engraved naming; Shooting Medal, obverse: rifleman knelt shooting rifle, reverse: inscribed, ‘Won by No. 22 Private John Keller, Kumara Rifle Volrs., Best Shot Westland District 1893, 91 Points’, with ornate silver brooch bar, nearly extremely fine

Legion of Frontiersmen Medal for Long Service and Efficiency, silver, re-engraved on reverse, ‘F/Mn. G. H. Whyte’, on ‘New Zealand’ L.S. & G.C. ribbon, some scratches on reverse, good very fine (3) £80-120

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, An Extensive Collection of Medals for Long and Meritorious Service.

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The Volunteer Force Long Service Medal to Keller is an incorrect ‘Victoria Regina’ issue and is named in a modern machine-engraved style to accompany his original shooting award.

No. 22 Bandsman John Keller, Kumara Rifle Volunteers, was awarded the New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal in 1896.