Description

Railway League 1884-5.

"Issued by the League as a membership numbered receipt (cost half crown). Highest number known being 533. The League's aim to establish a South Island Railway system linking Christchurch, Westport and Nelson has never been Achieved."

This medal is number 123.

Obverse: Map of the South island showing c

Reads: RAILWAY/LEAGUE/AUSPICIUM MELIORIS AEVI: AUDACES FORTUNA JUVAT:

Reverse: Train at full steam with the South Island's  mauntain range behind.

Reads: CANTERBURY WESTLAND NELSON 1884-5

Catalogue: Leon G Morel 1884-5/1

Metal Lead, diameter: 30.25mm.

Rarity : R6, very rare (estimated 4 to 10 known).

Grade VF, with tone.