The Kuriheka Collection of British Medals

New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated 1861 to 1866 (684. George Heighton, 2nd Bn. 14th Regt.) officially impressed naming, suspension claw tightened, edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise very fine £300-350

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Kuriheka Collection of British Medals.

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Private George Heighton saw active service in New Zealand from January 1861 until September 1866, including the Waitara campaign; the Waikato campaign and actions at Koheroa, Paparatu and Rangiriri; and the Wanganui campaign and actions at Okatuki, Parata and Wairaro. He was discharged at Melbourne, Australia, in March 1870.