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 "1863 TO 1864" Legend: "NEW ZEALAND VIRTUTIS HONOR". Suspended from a bar with leaf decoration and dark blue ribbon with a central scarlet stripe. Inscription on edge: "WM. WALKER. BOY, H.M.S. HARRIER".

Object Details

ID: MED0117
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, Joseph Shepherd
Events: Second New Zealand War, 1860-1866
Vessels: Harrier (1854)
Date made: 1869
People: Walker, William
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 36 mm