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Auction: 24111 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 246

British War Medal 1914-20 (2), (15444 Clk. P. N. Ghosh, E. A. Rys.); (26280 Ftr. Kalloo Khan, E. A. Rys.), Victory Medal 1914-19 (2), (15894 Survr. Fazal Hussain, E. A. Rys.); (30074 Mate K. Khan, E. A. Rys.), last heavily polished, otherwise generally about very fine (4)

The East African Railways employed many individuals with civilian trades (a number from Indian railway companies) to maintain the vital strategic railway lines during the East African campaign, with the most famous of these undoubtedly being the Uganda Railway - otherwise known as the 'Lunatic Line'. The professions shown on these medals include 'Clerk'; 'Fitter'; and 'Surveyor'; sold together with individual name plaques for display.

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Sold for
£130

Starting price
£40