The Kuriheka Collection of British Medals

New Zealand 1845-66, reverse undated (J. Hawthorne, Pov. By. Mil.) locally engraved naming, small edge bruise, otherwise good very fine £200-250

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

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8 medals issued to the Poverty Bay Militia.

Private James Hawthorne saw active service at Paparatu on 20 July 1868. His medal was issued on 1 December 1873.