New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated 1845 to 1846 (N. Division, A.B., H.M.S. Osprey) officially impressed naming, good very fine and rare to ship £1,600-£2,000

Sotheby’s, June 1884; Steven Collection, Sotheby’s, February 1886.

11 medals with these reverse dates issued to H.M.S. Osprey, 7 R.N. ratings and 4 R.M. N.C.Os. and men, all of whom were lent to H.M.S. North Star. Of these, 7 are known, 3 to R.N. ratings and 4 to R.M. N.C.Os. and men. Approximately 160 medals with these dates issued to the Royal Navy.

Nicholas Division was sent his medal on 3 February 1871.