WHYTE'S THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR 15/16 MAY 2021

93 THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR - TIMED ON-LINE AUCTION 1 MAY - 15/16 MAY 2021 Michael Collins 204 1919. Royal Irish Constabulary helmet . 1902-1922 pattern blucloth helmet with King’s crown metal badge on red felt, complete with metal chin strap, 19 in white paint for date on lining. Condition: A couple of tiny holes to cloth, leather inner well worn, complete with metal chinstrap. Good example of this rare police helmet from the War of Independence. Estimate €1,000-€1,500 (approx £870-£1,300) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 204 205 1920s early Garda Síochána night helmet. Blue cloth helmet with dark metal badge, stamped Oct. 1929, number 11515, and later P.J. Bourke stamp. Condition: Very good, slight staining as usual to green liner. Lacking chin strap. Estimate €250-€350 (approx £220-£300) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 205 206 Early 1920s Garda Síochána belt buckle and a later 1950s whistle The buckle with early ‘Síotcana’ inscription, two part white metal, and chromed white metal whistle etched ‘Garda Síocána’ with brass chain. Condition: Very fine. Estimate €100-€150 (approx £90-£130) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 206