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Ref: 7291 |
India,
East Indian Railway Company, Royal Tour Services Rendered Medal 1911,
bronze-gilt, pierced for suspension at 12 o’clock, extremely rare
Obv:
arms of the East Indian Railway Company on a shield within a garter, EAST
INDIAN RAILWAY COMPANY on border around Rev:
FOR SERVICES RENDERED DURING THE RAILWAY JOURNEYS OF THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING
EMPEROR & QUEEN EMPRESS IN INDIA 1911 in 10 lines Condition:
Extremely fine or nearly so, small stain to reverse; Diameter: 32mm References:
Puddester 911.1.3; MYB 311A Notes:
Medal Yearbook says it is thought this medal was awarded to the Honour Guard
of the East Indian Railway Volunteer Rifle Corps during the Indian tour of
George V and Queen Mary and that no more than 30 were issued – rare indeed! Price
£325 |
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