"Issued by the League as a membership numbered receipt (cost hslf 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 the propossed railway lines linking Christchurch to Westport and on to Nelson.
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).
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