New Zealand War Medal 1860-6

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 "1860 TO 1861. Legend: "NEW ZEALAND VIRTUTIS HONOR". Suspended from a bar with leaf decoration and dark blue ribbon with a central scarlet stripe. Inscription on edge: "G. ADAMS, PTE. R.M., H.M.S. PELORUS".

Object Details

ID: MED0116
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, Joseph Shepherd
Events: First New Zealand War, 1845-1847
Vessels: Pelorus (1857)
Date made: 1869
People: Adams, G.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 36 mm