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    Ceallach

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    1. Hi Kev, The badge commemorates the campaign led by Daniel O' Connell for Catholic Emancipation and the 100 th anniversary of the passing of the Catholic Relief Act of 1829. An Ceallach
    2. Gentlemen, Possibly an Aeronautical Engineers Association badge (Ae.E.A) Formed in mid 1940's in the UK as a union. Regards - An Ceallach
    3. Gentlemen, An update on a previous discussion re 1916 "restrike", back in the day ! Post #94 To illustrate the observations in my previous post #81. The two officially named & numbered 1916 medals, typical for the series compared to a potential restrike from new dies. See Post #94 for images. Ceallach Post #81 <i>The unusual elements I would note are (1) whereas "Seachtmhain na Casca" appears precisely between 9 & 3 o'clock on the other 1916 medal's I own or have observed, in the case of this example the lettering extends substantially beyond both of these reference points; (2) the definition of the flames and to a lesser extent the rays are a remarkable contrast to the sharp detailing on the other 1916 medal's I refer to in (1) above, and (3) the ribbon suspension ring is of the larger type.</i> The Macken medal, courtesy Paul Murphy & The Partridge medal, to be auctioned in the near future as noted elsewhere on this thread. Ceallach Whytes April 16, 2011 auction, Lot 241 highlights a 1916 medal #403 to M. McElroy, that has the same elements noted above and would tend to support the idea of a late "restrike". It is my understanding that no others have been issued since this. Lot 241 1916 Rising Service Medal and 1966 50th Anniversary of the Rising Medal, officially named to Cumann na mBan member Mairead McElroy by descent to present owner Mairéad (Margaret) McElroy was born in Tyrone in 1886, the daughter of James and Margaret McElroy. The family moved to St. Mel’s Terrace Drumcondra and later to Richmond Road where her father and brothers worked in the carpentry trade. She took part in the 1916 Rebellion as a member of Cumann na mBan. She was elected treasurer of Sinn Féin in 1945 and was one of the plaintiffs during the case which Sinn Féin took against the Attorney General relating to the ownership of the funds of the party during the 1940s. There is a quantity of correspondence and material relating to Mairéad McElroy held by the National Archives, relating to the court case and also raids by the Irish Free State Army in 1923. €5,000-€7,000 (£4,400-£6,100 approx In addition this medal could be another example of an officially named/numbered medal outside of convention as the recipient appears to have survived after 1941. See Post #80 extract below. Post #80 Officially named & numbered medals were also issued, post 1941, to those who were deceased prior to an application being made. For example a posthumous award was made to Jack Kavanagh (Wexford IV) who died in the 60's and for whom an application was made in the 70's by a family member. Ceallach An Ceallach Will be very interesting to see the hammer price - a sign of life or a dead cat bounce ? Regards - An Ceallach McElroy 1916.doc
    4. I assume that this discrepency was brought to the attention of the auctioneers ? Wonder what their position was ! They should be held to account here and perhaps invited to equitably recitfy the situation. Time for a rogues gallery ? Regards - An Ceallach
    5. What is the badge size difference ? Did anyone get to measure it ? Was the Adams cap badge approx 6 mm larger in diameter than a 1922 all ranks pattern cap badge ? Regards - An Ceallach
    6. At the request of a fellow traveller, images from my collection. MMG Ist. Class An Ceallach
    7. Hi Ulsterman, No First Class, of this type, were ever awarded - this example one of ony a few in existence. The only First Class (design variation) ever awarded was to a Trooper Anthony Browne in the UN Congo Mission. A small patrol of Irish soldiers under Lt Kevin Gleeson had set out to examine a damaged bridge near Niemba when they were attacked by 200 warriors. Gleeson was forced to order his men to open fire as they got to a small hill, but they were quickly overrun, killing about two dozen of their attackers. Some of the soldiers managed to scatter into the bush, and one of them, Trooper Anthony Browne, won Ireland's highest military award for bravery that day, the Military Medal for Gallantry.Browne had a chance of escaping but he fired his sub-machinegun at a group of Balubas attacking Pte Tom Kenny, who was one of two survivors of the 11-man patrol.Trooper Browne's body was recovered in 1962 in a special Irish Army operation. Regards - An Ceallach
    8. A recent addition...........Ireland - Military Medal for Gallantry First Class. An Ceallach
    9. A recent addition...........Ireland - Military Medal for Gallantry First Class. An Ceallach
    10. Gentlemen, Word on the street that 1916 fakes abound on the fair Isle ! Any comment. An Ceallach
    11. Gentlemen, There could be a problem with the named/numbered 1921 Service Medal currently on Ebay. The medal awarded to a recipient of that name has a different number in the research information available to me. I have asked the seller to post an image of the medal reverse and have also asked that he confirm the number stated - alas to no avail. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...A:IT&ih=016 An Ceallach
    12. Suppose an image would be helpful...Sleeper medal An Ceallach
    13. Gentlemen, From the annals of the strangest - a 1916 Sleeper Medal ???? or whatever........., certainly takes the prize for flowery provenance ! Reportedly sold for Euro 9,800 + 15% hammer. I can only assume that they know the location of the other three. The couch may offer a clue. Any fellow traveller among us with further information ? See Lot 583, Auction May 26, 2008 at www.ashgrovegroup.ie "A very rare Easter 1916 Sleeper s Medal made by Hopkins & Hopkins Jewellers Dublin Assay 1934 9ct Gold. Presented to Thomas McMahon William St Nenagh for Special Favours . (1? diameter).Guide - ?5 000-10 000. Reputed to be one of only four one of which has never before been seen at auction. This medal was the property of Thomas McMahon Nenagh Co. Tipperary who died in 1985 and who passed the medal along with a pocket watch to his nephew with the words Mind this shortly before he died. It is 9ct Gold assay mark 1934 and made by Hopkins & Hopkins of Dublin (a famous Dublin Jewellers who also made the Sam Maguire Cup). Thomas McMahon was a very good friend of Eamon de Valera with whom he regularly met in The Carmel Hotel when de Valera passed through the town. In fact when the hotel was being refurbished in later years the couch they used to sit on was passed to Tommy and it remained in his house until his death. (Thomas McMahon is referenced in the book These Chains by Ger Lewis). Thomas McMahon was a scholar and responsible for bringing the first Trade Union to Nenagh. What part he played in 1916 remains unclear. He never spoke of it. After his death the medal was shown to a surviving Republican Veteran who was very shocked upon seeing the medal. He held it in his hand and stroked it. He knew what it was for he knew it had been given out but had never seen one. He would only say it was a Sleeper s medal given for special favours and was one of only four. For weeks afterwards this elderly man would walk 3 miles to the house to see the medal again." Regards - An Ceallach
    14. Regret to advise that a request was turned down. An Ceallach
    15. Regret to advise that a request was turned down. An Ceallach
    16. Hi, I believe it to be the case that the tie-pin was presented to surviving members of the Bolands Mill Garrison in 1966, and that it is the memento referred to in the following extract from an invitation letter, in my collection, to survivors issued by Bolands Limited -: To this end, the Directors have the honour to invite you to the unveiling by His Excellency, President de Valera, on the afternoon of April 15th, of a Memorial Plaque which is being placed on the wall of the Bakery by the Company. The Directors have also decided that in order to mark the occasion in a fitting way, a small presentation should be made to the President, and in addition, that a memento be given to each surviving member of the original Garrison. These silver tie-pins have the "Sword of Light " hallmark (1966). A fitting gesture for the surviving participants. I believe that the auction lot you reference is Whytes, April 2006, for the Fullum Group. Regards - An Ceallach
    17. Hi Rick, Could we have our own wee forum, maybe. Kev in Deva, thought it would be a good idea in the past. That way the different topics on Irish militaria could be kept together, and perhaps increase better topic selection for posts. Having to trawl through the bigger sea invites expediency. Just a suggestion. Regards - An Ceallach
    18. Hi Kev, 1988 awards - Rank (number of awards) : SPO (1), RSM (8), Coy.Sgt. (17), CQMS (4), BQMS (6), RQMS (2), WO (2), Sgt. (11), BSM (5), Bty.Sgt. (1), F/Sgt. (1), SQMS (1) & Sqn.Sgt (1). Total = 60 1989 awards - Rank (number of awards) : RSM (3), Coy.Sgt. (17), CQMS (7), BQMS (5), RQMS (2), WO (1), Sgt. (9), BSM (2), Bty.Sgt. (1), F/Sgt. (1), CPL (2), CPO (1), SCPO (1), TPR (1), PTE (6) & GNR (1). Total = 60 1990 ? Regards - An Ceallach
    19. Sold for 12,000.00 sterling + 17.5% auction fee = 14,100.00. Who said the market had peaked !! http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/norther...and/7248550.stm Regards - An Ceallach
    20. To illustrate the observations in my previous post #81. The two officially named & numbered 1916 medals, typical for the series compared to a potential restrike from new dies. Post #81 The unusual elements I would note are (1) whereas "Seachtmhain na Casca" appears precisely between 9 & 3 o'clock on the other 1916 medal's I own or have observed, in the case of this example the lettering extends substantially beyond both of these reference points; (2) the definition of the flames and to a lesser extent the rays are a remarkable contrast to the sharp detailing on the other 1916 medal's I refer to in (1) above, and (3) the ribbon suspension ring is of the larger type. The Macken medal, courtesy Paul Murphy & The Partridge medal, to be auctioned in the near future as noted elsewhere on this thread. An Ceallach
    21. Hi Kev, Hopefully the scanner will be sorted out shortly and I will get those lists uploaded. While purusing through Dail reports ( I know, should be busy doing something else), came across the following. Seems there may have been a third year issue. D?il ?ireann - Volume 416 - 20 February, 1992 Written Answers. - Good Conduct Medals. Mr. Ryan Mr. Ryan 103. Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline (a) the number of good conduct medals that have been issued since the inception of the award and (2) the current criteria for issuing these; and if he will make a statement on the review of the issue criteria currently underway. Minister for Defence (Mr. Wilson) John P. Wilson Minister for Defence (Mr. Wilson): In the period 1988 to 1990 the good conduct medal was issued to 180 non-commissioned officers and privates. In 1990 a review of the criteria for the award of the medal was initiated by the military authorities because the limit on the number of medals which could be issued annually ? 60 ? gave rise to a perception of invidious treatment. Certain proposals for the replacement of the good conduct medal by a new award have been drafted and further consideration of these in consultation with the Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association is envisaged. Regards - An Ceallach
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