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.
