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№ 355

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19 June 2013

Hammer Price:
£460

New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated 1863 to 1866 (1581 Robt. Morgan, 2nd Bn. 18th Ryl. Irish Regt.) impressed naming, edge bruising, contact marks, nearly very fine £280-320

Robert Morgan was born in Portsea, Hampshire. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for the Army at Portsmouth on 19 December 1861, aged 18 years. Served with the 18th Regiment until June 1870 when he was transferred to the 65th Regiment. Served in New Zealand, April 1863-January 1867 and the East Indies, January 1871-January 1883. Discharged in February 1883. This was his sole medal entitlement.