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THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR
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14 MAY 2016 AT 1PM
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1939 - 1946 Merchant Marine Medal
Irish Emergency Service Medal, issued to the Merchant Marine Service, An tSeirbhis Mhuir-Thracthtala,
with clasp & 3 bars on blue and white ribbon. The obverse with female figure holding Irish wolfhound, the
reverse a large steamship at sea with a sailing vessel just visible. A rare 6+ years service medal in the Irish
Merchant Marine service. Only 58 are recorded with three bars.
Estimate €1000- €1500 £720-£1080
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 9091
1942-1946 Censor’s Office Dublin Castle, signatures of censors.
A copy of Emergency Powers (No. 151) Order, 1942. the buff paper wrapper signed by 34 censors and bearing
many hand stamps and a wax seal. A unique memento of the Emergency.
9_ x 6in. (24.13 x 15.24cm)
Estimate €150- €200 £110-£140
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 91