Lot 2985

Description

Group of Four: New Zealand War Medal 1869, (undated reverse) (O&D.40); New Zealand Meritorious Service Medal (EVIIR) (O&D.89); (New Zealand) Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, (Trophy of Arms reverse) (O&D.86); New Zealand (Permanent Militia) Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (O&D.94). Pty. Offr. J.Conley, Auckd. Nvl. Vrs. on first medal, No.157 Sergt. James Conley. P.N.Z.A. (1906) on second medal, No.157 Corpl. James Conley, No.1 Service Coy. N.Z.P.M. (1899) on third medal, No.1571/C Gunner J.Conley, N.Z.P.M. 1895 on fourth medal. All medals engraved.; also, a group of five shooting medals to the same recipient, all in silver (50x35mm) with blue ribbons: 1894 (by Kohn), reverse inscribed 'Won By/No.157/ 1/C Gunner J.Conley/No.1 Battery Permanent Artillery/Auckland/1892'; 1894 (by Kohn), reverse inscribed 'Won By/No.157/ 1/C Gunner J.Conley/No.1 Battery Permanent Artillery/Auckland/Best Shot in District/1894'; 1895 (no maker), reverse inscribed 'Won By/No.157/ 1/C Gunner J.Conley/No.1 Battery Permanent Artillery/Auckland/Best shot in District/1895/69 Points' (repaired suspender); 1899 (maker's name erased), reverse inscribed 'Won By/No. 157/Corp. J.Conley/No.1 Service Co. N.Z.P.M./87 Points/Best Shot in Wellington/1899'; 1902-03 (by G.T.W.) (G.T.White, Christchurch & Wellington), reverse inscribed 'Won By/No.157/Corporal J.Conley/R.N.Z.A./Best Shot/In Wellington District/1902-03'. Mostly very fine. (9 medals)

Ex Captain G.T.Stagg SBSStJ, FRNSNZ, RNZA (Rtd) (1913-1971) Collection.