New Zealand War Medal 1845-7

Obverse: Short bust of Queen Victoria in a diadem and veil (L). Legend: "VICTORIA D:G:BRITT:REG:F:D:" Reverse: inscription within a laurel wreath tied with a bow "1845 TO 1846". Legend: "NEW ZEALAND VIRTUTIS HONOR". Suspended from a bar with leaf decoration and dark blue ribbon with a central scarlet stripe. [This medal was not issued until after the second New Zealand War 1860-66]. Inscription on edge: "RICHD. HOOPER, CAPTN. F. TOP. H.M.S. NORTH STAR".

Object Details

ID: MED0114
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, Joseph Shepherd
Events: First New Zealand War, 1845-1847
Vessels: North Star 1824 (HMS)
Date made: 1869
People: Hooper, Richardfl
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 36 mm