Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated 1860 to 1861 (D. McDonald, Gunrs. Mate, H.M.S. Pelorus) officially impressed naming, toned, nearly extremely fine £500-£700

Morton and Eden, December 2003.

Daniel McDonald is confirmed on the roll as a Gunner’s Mate aboard H.M.S. Pelorus. 116 medals issued to this ship. He is recorded as having been in action at Puketekauri and Mahoetahi, as well several small skirmishes in 1861.