Lot 2107
Sale 80 · Important Australian, New Zealand & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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New Zealand Medal 1864-66. 2438 Gunr John Turner 2nd Brigade RA. Impressed. Very fine.
Ex Lovell Collection (UK) 1975, Sotheby's (London) 1977, Marshall Collection (UK) 1996. With details of service and copy roll entries. John Turner arrived in New Zealand on 29 January 1864. He participated in engagements at Gate Pa (29 April 1864) and Te Ranga (21 June 1864) on the East Coast of New Zealand, in and around Tauranga. Gunner Turner returned to England on 14 November 1866 and took discharge from the Royal Artillery in the early 1870s. He was awarded this medal on 24 February 1870
- Estimate
- $1,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,400