The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria

New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated 1861 to 1866 (2758 Danl. Mc.Auliffe, 57th. Regt.) edge bruising and contact marks, traces of lacquer, nearly very fine £340-£380

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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Provenance: Glendining’s, June 1916 and October 1931.

Daniel McAuliffe was born in Newcastle, co. Limerick, in 1836, and attested for the 57th Foot on 18 March 1854. He served during the Crimean War, attached to the Land Transport Corps, and with the 57th throughout their posting to New Zealand, arriving in New Zealand in January 1861, and returning to England in July 1867. He was discharged on 23 November 1875, and subsequently joined the South Mayo Militia.