The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals (Part 1)

Three: China 1842 (John Black, H.M.S. Nimrod); New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated ‘1845 to 1847’ (Captn. Mizn Top. H.M.S. Racehorse); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R. (A.B. H.M.S. Excellent 24 Yrs.) light contact marks, otherwise very fine or better (3)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals.

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John Black was born in Cornwall in May 1822 and entered the service aboard Pylades as a Boy aged 13 years. He served as an Ordinary Seaman in China and as Captain of the Mizzen Top in New Zealand. He was re-rated as an A.B. when he became a Pensioner, a normal practise of the time, and received his L.S. & G.C. in December 1865.

36 medals issued to RACEHORSE with these dates for the New Zealand War.