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1917-1921 War of Independence and Truce
Anniversary medals with railway memorabilia
relating to the recipient.
Service Medals (2) including one with
COMHRACH bar indicating I.R.A. combat unit
service, also 1971 Golden Jubilee medal awarded
to survivors, all apparently to Alphonsus Traynor
together with picture postcards (4) of the Irish
Railway Clearing House staff, Dublin, 1916, where
he worked as a clerk, a 1947 Travel Identity Card,
and a 1915 Great Northern Railway friendship
medal on a watch chain. Rare set of medals with
good provenance and background material. (9)
Attractively presented in two frames.
12 x 10in. (30.48 x 25.40cm)
Estimate €600-€800 £468-£624
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 336337
1917-21 War of Independence Service Medal
with combatant’s bar and 1971 Truce Anniversa-
ry Medal.
In original 1941 issue box with two flashes and
Presidential compliments slip. Recipient unknown.
Estimate €600-€800 £468-£624
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 337338
1919-21 War of Independence Service Medal,
with combatant’s bar, and 1971 Truce Anniver-
sary Medal to West Cork Flying Column Volun-
teer
Awarded to Timothy O’Callaghan of Keimcor-
roboula, Ballingeary, Co. Cork, accompanied by
1942 Award Certificate of a pension for his mili-
tary service in the 3rd (West Cork) Brigade. With
original box of issue and tunic ribbon for the 1971
medal. (5)
Provenance: Family of the recipient
Estimate €600-€800 £468-£624
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 338339
1917-1921 War of Independence Service Medal
with combatant’s Comhrach Bar.
Scratched Vol - “J.H. Hoey” to reverse.
Estimate €300-€400 £234-£312
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 339