Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated 1863 to 1864 (5049 Sapr. Edwd. Michael, Ryl. Engrs.) officially impressed naming, very fine, scarce to unit £400-£500

Dix Noonan Webb, June 2000 and March 2008.

One of only 17 Royal Engineers to receive the New Zealand medal with these reverse dates. The Royal Engineers as a whole only receive 121 New Zealand medals.

William Roberts served with the 6th Company, Royal Engineers during the Waikato campaign of 1863-64, and was present at the action at Rangiriri on 20 November 1863.