Team Canada Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 This is my first post on this site and I must say the articles are quite interesting to read. On a visit to Ireland last year I took the walking tour of 1916. It's actually pretty interesting. I started collecting Irish memorabilia from that era. I have some stamps, the Pearse coin, a few record albums and books and have recently acquired a War of Independence (Black and Tan) medal, together with a 1921-71 Survivors medal. I think it would be great to have a B/T with Comrac, A Rising medal and others from that era. Besides Ebay, and you really have to do your homework, are there other good sources from which to purchase something like this and what is the going rate. I know there are auctions and such. What about dealers in Dublin or area?I would also like to thank snearkbrooklyn and irishmedals for all their help. I'm an average Canadian guy who has taken up a hobby not for the money but for the interest it brings.I'd love to hear from fellow club members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Many of the irish medals on ebay especially the early ones are reproduction and you have to be very careful as they are very expensive pieces. I'd recommend whating UK auction houses such as DNW, Spink etc. as they will stand behind there product unlike Ebay.CheersChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Canada Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 Thanks! I'll watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev in Deva Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Hallo Team Canada, Welcome to the Forum please take care, there are blatent fakes of Irish Medals being sold on Ebay,If you havenot already done so then please read through the posts here,on the Forum with regards Irish medals, before parting with any sum of money.Please feel free to post pictures of your items here for us to take a peek at.Kevin in Deva. :beer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny70 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Hello and Welcome to GMIC Team Canada!I see there are 2 War of Independence Medals with Comrac bar on ebay right now... What worries me is that the seller is using the very same photograph of the reverse in both sales and also used the same image in one he sold previously. Too lazy to take pictures of each individual medal??Not to mention, the photograph of the obverse of the first one looks terrible - really blurred and the medal looks to have a high gloss finish.http://cgi.ebay.com/Very-Rare-Irish-Comrac...1QQcmdZViewItemhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Irish-Comrac-Medal-wit...1QQcmdZViewItemAs previously stated, be very, very careful!Can we see the medals you have already purchased?Regards - Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Canada Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 Hello and Welcome to GMIC Team Canada!I see there are 2 War of Independence Medals with Comrac bar on ebay right now... What worries me is that the seller is using the very same photograph of the reverse in both sales and also used the same image in one he sold previously. Too lazy to take pictures of each individual medal??Not to mention, the photograph of the obverse of the first one looks terrible - really blurred and the medal looks to have a high gloss finish.http://cgi.ebay.com/Very-Rare-Irish-Comrac...1QQcmdZViewItemhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Irish-Comrac-Medal-wit...1QQcmdZViewItemAs previously stated, be very, very careful!Can we see the medals you have already purchased?Regards - DannyYes, thanks for the good info. Here's a picture. I was told by a good reliable source they were issued to a man names James Corby. I received a letter from the Dept, of Defense (which I wrote) to get documentation of the medals I bought and it looks positive. The letter stated that a file reference was found in respect of a Medal application for James Corby. The file has been requested from the Military Archives and they will be in contact with me again when it comes in hand. I think it is important to have this information, as it adds to the provenance of the medal and supports the fact that is genuine (which I believe it to be). Here's some pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Canada Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 Hello and Welcome to GMIC Team Canada!I see there are 2 War of Independence Medals with Comrac bar on ebay right now... What worries me is that the seller is using the very same photograph of the reverse in both sales and also used the same image in one he sold previously. Too lazy to take pictures of each individual medal??Not to mention, the photograph of the obverse of the first one looks terrible - really blurred and the medal looks to have a high gloss finish.http://cgi.ebay.com/Very-Rare-Irish-Comrac...1QQcmdZViewItemhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Irish-Comrac-Medal-wit...1QQcmdZViewItemAs previously stated, be very, very careful!Can we see the medals you have already purchased?Regards - DannyHere's part two of the picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakerBrooklyn Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Greetings Team Canada good to see you onboardRegardsPatrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish1916 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I see there are 2 War of Independence Medals with Comrac bar on ebay right now... What worries me is that the seller is using the very same photograph of the reverse in both sales and also used the same image in one he sold previously. Too lazy to take pictures of each individual medal??Not to mention, the photograph of the obverse of the first one looks terrible - really blurred and the medal looks to have a high gloss finish.http://cgi.ebay.com/Irish-Comrac-Medal-wit...1QQcmdZViewItemAs previously stated, be very, very careful!Regards - DannyGentlemen, One of these ebay auctions has a pin in its photograph that I discussed in another GMIC thread "Cumann na mBan gold badge on ebay" , although not stated as old I think it is badly discribed.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noor Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I just put on sale something interesting - not Irish medals but belonged to the Irish man:http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=30037 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Canada Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 (edited) You've probably seen the Black and Tan with Comrac and Volunteer Button/badge. Thoughts anyone? Ebay item 270263615419.PS, It would be nice to win a medal or two at the Olympics...... Edited August 12, 2008 by Team Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IMHF Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Yes, thanks for the good info. Here's a picture. I was told by a good reliable source they were issued to a man names James Corby. I received a letter from the Dept, of Defense (which I wrote) to get documentation of the medals I bought and it looks positive. The letter stated that a file reference was found in respect of a Medal application for James Corby. The file has been requested from the Military Archives and they will be in contact with me again when it comes in hand. I think it is important to have this information, as it adds to the provenance of the medal and supports the fact that is genuine (which I believe it to be). Here's some pics.This is a very nice medal do you have a large collection of Irish medals. My Grandfather on my mothers side was Irish. Corn beef and Cabbage is my favorite on new years.Lorenzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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