New Zealand 1845-66, reverse undated (153 G. Copeland 65th. Foot) officially impressed naming, minor official correction to surname, edge bruise and contact marks, very fine £280-£320

George Copeland was born in Hertford in 1836 and attested for the 58th Regiment of Foot at St. Albans on 4 August 1854. He transferred to the 65th Regiment of Foot on 1 November 1858, was promoted Corporal on 15 January 1866, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, together with a gratuity of £5, in 1872. He was discharged on 25 January 1876, after 21 years and 175 days’ service, of which 8 years and 9 months were spent in New Zealand, and over 4 years were spent in India.