Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

New Zealand 1845-66, reverse undated (Pte. Frank Courtney, Taranaki Milty. Settlers) locally re-engraved naming, good very fine £150-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Kuriheka Collection of British Medals.

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224 medals issued to the Taranaki Military Settlers.

Frank Courtney was born at Chelmsford, Essex, in 1843, and served with No. 9 Company, Taranaki Military Settlers. He was previously a Constable with the Armed Constabulary and saw active service at Kaitake, Te Ahuahu, Pukearuhe and Moturoa.