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An archive of documents, medals and insignia
relating to John Thomas Penrose, veteran of The
Irish and Spanish Civil Wars
A 1919 -1921 War of Independence medal, a 1971
Truce medal, the pair awarded to Penrose; an enamel
lapel badge in the brigade colours of The International
Brigade and inscribed ‘1936 - Madrid - 1938’; an Interna-
tional Brigade travel pass dated 20 Sept 1937 to 21 Oct
1937; letters and documents relating to Cathal Brugha
& two volumes: Michael O’Riordan, ‘Connolly Column’
and Tomas O’Dochartaigh, ‘Cathal Brugha, a shaol is a
threithe’.
Estimate €500-€700 £370-£510
Large Image & Place Bid 235236
1917-1921War of Independence Combatants’
medal with Comhrach bar.
To unknown recipient.
Estimate €300-€500 £220-£370
Large Image & Place Bid 236