A Collection of New Zealand War Medals

New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated 1863 to 1866 (146. Corpl. John Heagerty, 50th Qn’s Own Regt.) officially impressed naming, very fine £400-450

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of New Zealand War Medals.

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The 50th Regiment arrived in New Zealand from Ceylon in 1863, being present at the battle of Hairini in Waikato. In 1864 it was sent to Wanganui and fought at Nukumaru and was involved in Chute’s march.