The Brian Ritchie Collection of H.E.I.C. and British India Medals

The bronze Abor campaign medal to Cooly Chakman Chetri, 1 Gurkhali Carrier Corps

India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Abor 1911-12, bronze issue (495 Cooly Chakman Chetri, No. 1 Gurkhali Carr. Corps) nearly extremely fine £250-300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Brian Ritchie Collection of H.E.I.C. and British India Medals.

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The Carrier Corps comprised 5 Naga Corps and 2 Gurkhali Corps, in all some 4,400 men; the latter gradually replaced the Nagas after these had been some 6 months on service. All the Corps as well as other transport units, except the boat transport, were commanded by officers of the Supply and Transport Corps.