Indian Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (803 Sepoy Ratnam Amos, 61st P. of W.O. Pioneers) some contact marks, very fine £60-80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, An Extensive Collection of Medals for Long and Meritorious Service.

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The 61st Pioneers had the pre-1903 title of 1st Madras Infantry, became the 61st Pioneers in 1903, Prince of Wales's Own in 1906, and King George's Own in 1910. In 1922 it was re-titled 1st/1st Madras Pioneers (King George's Own).