WHYTE'S THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR 15/16 MAY 2021

47 THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR - TIMED ON-LINE AUCTION 1 MAY - 15/16 MAY 2021 20th Century 102 1900 (3-27 April). Queen Victoria’s visit to Ireland medal to a Dublin Metropolitan Police constable. Inscribed to PC L Loughlin DMP. Laurence Loughlin was from Blessington, Co. Wicklow, joined the force in 1891, warrant number 9695, B Division. He died 8 December 1900, aged only 27. With copy of extract from the Register of the DMP. Condition: Extremely fine. Estimate €200-€300 (approx £170-£260) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 102 103 1900 Victoria medal for “Irish Valour” and some military badges. (5) White metal, 30mm, bust left, VISIT OF H.M. QUEEN VICTORIA TO IRELAND, reverse TO COMMEMORATE IRISH VALOUR, Celtic swirls surround, issued to commemorate Irish regiments in the Boer War. Also enamel badges including Londonderry War Hospital, and three different Irish Guards pinbacks. Condition: Fine to very fine. Estimate €100-€150 (approx £90-£130) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 103 104 1903 and 1911 Royal Visits to Ireland medals to a District Inspector of the Royal Irish Constabulary. 1903 inscribed to D.I. P. McHugh R.I.C. , 1911 not inscribed as issued. McHugh was born in Leitrim in1854 and joined the RIC in 1872. He became DI 3rd class in 1896 and DI 1st Class in 1908, and retired in 1915. He participated in the putting down of demonstrations during the 1913 Lockout. Scarce pair to a senior officer. With research notes and several copies of newspaper reports concerning McHugh. Condition: Very fine, edge knock and fine, several edge knocks and digs to rim. Estimate €400-€500 (approx £350-£430) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 104