New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated 1860 to 1861 (J. May, Gunrs, Mate, H.M.S. Cordelia) officially impressed naming, small edge bruise, otherwise toned, nearly extremely fine £800-£1,000

Spink, November 2008.

29 medals were awarded to H.M.S. Cordelia, including one with reverse dated 1860 (Commander Charles E. H. Vernon) and 3 with undated reverses.

John May was born in Devonport on 17 August 1833, and joined Royal Navy on 25 June 1851. During his service he served in Swift, Amphion, Excellent, Edinburgh, Cambridge and Cordelia.