HISTORY & LITERATUE 13 MARCH 2016

424

1940’s An Garda Siochana waist belt clasp

A two-piece white metal belt buckle, the tongue

with entwined “GS” surrounded by “Garda Sioth-

chana - na hEireann” , the receiver with border of

celtic interlace.

2¼ x 3¾in. (5.72 x 9.53cm)

Estimate €70-€100 £54.6-£78

425

1920s Three Photograph Albums.

A Collection of with 458 photographs relating

to Seafield Convent of the Sacred Heart of Mary

School for Girls, Crosby Liverpool, Belfast, Ban-

gor, Drumcree, Clandeboye in Ulster, Texas, USA

and Other Places Circa 1920-24. Many photos

captioned and include scenes of school activities,

sports, outings, different groups of pupils, teachers,

family members, places, family car, summer hol-

idays. A valuable record of the life of a seemingly

well heeled Ulster Catholic family 1920-24. Own-

er’s name and address in pen to pastedown, Freda

McGarry, 58, Castleton Gardens, Belfast.

Estimate €300-€500 £234-£390

426

1922 National Foresters presentation sash

a green silk sash, the border of gilt shamrocks, embroidered with a Fenian sunrise and a harp and “Presented

- to - Brother - G. Morris - PHSCR - by the - Annual - Convention - 1922 - INF”

The INF began in 1877 as a breakaway from the Ancient Order of Foresters after political disagreements. The

INF grew rapidly and soon became the largest friendly society in Ireland. It supported Irish nationalism and

its constitution called for “government for Ireland by the Irish people in accordance with Irish ideas and Irish

aspirations”.

By 1914 the order had spread worldwide and had a quarter of a million members in over 1,000 branches. The

influx of Irish labour into Scotland in the 19th century saw the movement gain a foothold, first in the west

and later as far as the east coast.

With the establishment of the Irish Free State and the gradual expansion of the social welfare system, the INF

went into decline. Some branches, particularly in Northern Ireland, continue to exist.

P. H. S. C. R. stands for Past High Sub-Chief Ranger.

Estimate €80-€120 £62.4-£93.6