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Lot 364
RARE ROYAL IRISH CONSTABULARY REWARD OF MERIT MEDAL TO CONSTABLE JAMES GLYNN 66915 - 1920The following is taken from the BBC News website using the following link:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-21754439"Open and read. Newspaper cuttings of ambushes etc in which I have been implicated."The neat handwriting belongs to my grandfather, James Glynn, directing his descendants to examine a haul of material from his career in the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC).If it wasn't there in black and white, you would put some of it down to family folklore, exaggerated over the years - the murder attempts he survived, the gun battles he took part in, the threats he and his family faced.My grandfather, recipient of the King's Police Medal in 1921, died when my father was 12 years old and much of what I read about his short life, I was learning for the first time.My late father rarely spoke about him, and it wasn't until a recent conversation with my uncle at a family funeral that I discovered that his father had kept an archive of newspaper cuttings and other items.My grandfather, who was born in Cork city, joined the RIC in 1912 at the age of 20 and spent much of his early career in County Clare.He would serve through some of the most violent and turbulent years in Irish history, including the War of Independence (1919-21).Yet it's a period that has become somewhat sanitised, even romanticised.A quick look at some of the material my grandfather collected quickly dispels that image, bringing home the brutality and bitterness of Ireland's early Troubles and introduces the real people whose lives were affected and often prematurely ended.Gun battle on bridgeMy grandfather narrowly escaped becoming one of them in February 1920, during a gun battle on Crowe's Bridge, near Ennis in County Clare.He was one of a number of RIC officers on bicycles ambushed by gunmen on the bridge, close to the Maurice's Mills barracks where he was based.A newspaper cutting from the time reads: "Constable Glynn had the strap of his cap severed at the side and a second bullet passed through the peak of his cap." A number of bullets also struck his bicycle, but miraculously he was not injured.The policemen, however, were able to return fire and one of the IRA men who attacked them - Martin Devitt - was killed.Today a memorial to Martin Devitt stands at the scene - which says he died fighting British forces. Yet my grandfather was a Catholic policeman from Cork.Also among the items in the haul is a letter to a publican in Ennis.It reads: "We are informed by our intelligence department that you are keeping Mrs Glynn whose husband was implicated in the murder of Martin Devitt."Owing to your house being a public house we would respectfully request you shift her. Or if not it will be at your own risk."We will have to use methods that will not be very palatable to you."It is signed the 'Black Hand Guards', probably a cover name for the local IRA.Body on railway lineThe brutality of the period is also shown by the murder of resident magistrate, Captain AC Lendrum.Abducted in September 1920, he was found the following month by my grandfather and a colleague. He had been shot through the head and dumped on a railway line.Above a newspaper clipping about the murder, my grandfather has written: "No mother was near to shed a tear, no sister his last words to hear, a comrade closed his eyes, far from his native home he lies."Several RIC colleagues would also fall victim to IRA guns, many of them in identical attacks to that on Crowe's Bridge.Among the victims were Sergeant Denis Garvey, shot dead as he boarded a tram in Cork in May 1920.The sergeant led an escort, along with three constables, that accompanied my grandfather to Limerick in March of that year. Garvey and two of the constables were subsequently murdered.In a coincidence, according to my grandfather, his father John Glynn, was foreman of the jury at the inquest into Sgt Garvey's murder. He says it was the first to return a verdict of murder against Sinn Fein in Ireland.The threat to my grandfather's life grew severe enough that later in 1920, he was posted to Londonderry, in what is now Northern Ireland and it was there that he survived a second gun attack.While on patrol at Bishop's Gate in the city with Constable Peter Henley, gunmen opened fire, wounding Constable Henley in the leg.Famous figuresIn 1921, James Glynn was promoted to sergeant and transferred to Broughshane just outside Ballymena and then to the Harryville district of the County Antrim town.Many of the press clippings from that period of his life deal with the more mundane aspects of policing, now with the Royal Ulster Constabulary - the RIC was disbanded after the partition of Ireland.There is however an echo of more recent times in Northern Ireland - an Irish Times picture of my grandfather at the scene of a riot in north Belfast in July 1935.There would also be two brushes with significant figures in Irish history.In 1933, he testified in court about the theft of items - including a gold cigarette case and three studs set with diamonds - from the car of Sir Basil Brooke, who would become Northern Ireland's third prime minister in 1943.The theft happened while the future Lord Brookeborough was participating in a shooting party near Broughshane. It was my grandfather who arrested the thief and recovered the stolen items.A more sinister document was sent to my grandfather in 1932 and it highlights the often personal nature of the Irish Troubles.A postcard, posted in New York, reads: "I was highly gratified to read the press report of your grand and glorious capture of a hen (I prefer chicken). Did you capture Dan Breen yet? A well wisher."Dan Breen was a prominent IRA leader in County Tipperary during the War of Independence and civil war. He left Ireland for America in 1927, running a prohibition speakeasy in New York for a time.Did Breen himself send the taunting postcard?My grandfather died in December 1935, killed not by a republican bullet, but by a fractured skull sustained in a fall down the steep stairs of the family home in Ballymena.A picture of the funeral cortege shows a young boy - my father - walking behind the hearse.The legacy of material left behind leaves me with two main thoughts.Firstly, a bullet an inch the other way and my grandfather would have been dead aged 28 and I wouldn't be here.Secondly, whatever terms are used to label the recurrent violent episodes of Irish history, we must never forget the human cost and the brutality with which so many lost their lives during them.
Lot 377
Two silver open face pocket watches, a silver double Albert watch chain, medal and brass calendar, a silver open face pocket watch, the white enamel dial with roman numeral chapter ring, subsidiary seconds dial and signed A James Bristol, in a silver engine turned outer case and plain polished inner case, both hallmarked London 1885 and numbered 89609, key wind movement signed A James Bristol and numbered 89609, diameter of dial 42mm, diameter of case 50mm, watch is not running at present time, fitted with a silver double Albert watch chain with T bar, two swivel fasteners and key, 37cm; a small silver open face pocket watch, key wind movement; a silver tug-o-war medal; and a brass calendar disc.Qty: 5
Lot 339
A rose metal Albert watch chain with 9 carat yellow gold Dunedin Football Cup fob, 5.4mm gauge hollow curb links, fitted with a T bar and two swivel fasteners, overall length 30cm, each link and fittings stamped 9.375, one base metal large link by the T bar, 1911 Dunedin Football Cup fob attached, total weight including base metal link 22.4g. The 1911 Dunedin Cup was won by Hearts of Midlothian.Condition report:Please see additional uploaded images of the medal which has no inscription on the front or back.
Lot 459
A silver charm bracelet, Albertine watch chain, brooch, wristwatches and WW2 medal, a silver charm bracelet with twelve charms; a gold-plated three strand Albertine watch chain; a cameo brooch; two ladies' base metal wristwatches – Sekonda and Accurist; a gentleman’s Pulsar stainless steel wristwatch; and a WWII 1939-1945 Service Medal, with box and paperwork.
Lot 495
A jewellery box with silver, gilt metal and costume jewellery and medals, to include eight gemset rings in yellow and white metal marked 9ct & Sil or Silver, ring sizes ranging from J to Q; costume jewellery rings; pendants; brooches; earrings; cufflinks; simulated pearls; chain; a Coty vintage compact, in pouch; a Buler rolled gold cocktail watch ring; other wristwatches; WW1 Victory Medal to 62 Spr Shah Mohd 32 DSC, with ribbon; a WW2 1939-1945 Star, with ribbon; and a Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes 1911 Coronation Year medal, boxed.
Lot 457
Costume jewellery, Princess Mary Christmas 1914 tin, R.M.S. Lusitania replica medal, a pair of 9 carat yellow gold stud earrings with black stone; a silver medallion Birmingham 1904; a Victorian silver circular brooch, Birmingham 1876; simulated pearl necklaces; butterfly wing in silver pendant; marcasite necklace; bead necklace; single loose stone; a Princess Mary Christmas 1914 tin; R.M.S. Lusitania (German) replica medal with box and paperwork.
Lot 486
Cultured pearl earscrews, moonstone ring, white metal brooches, costume jewellery and wristwatches, a pair of Ciro cultured pearl earscrews, yellow metal fittings marked 9ct, in fitted case; another pair of Ciro cultured pearl and gemstone earscrews, white metal fittings marked 9ct, with original certificate and fitted case; a moonstone and marcasite ring, in white metal mount ring size O1/2, indistinct marks to shank; a yellow and white metal riding crop pin, marked 9ct and Silver; a white metal pipe brooch with three charms; a silver and yellow metal Chrysanthemum Show medal; a pair of white metal cufflinks, marked 925; pink freshwater cultured pearl necklace and earrings; simulated pearls; costume jewellery; and vintage wristwatches.Qty: 1 box
Lot 346
A Victorian silver-gilt Deputy High Steward of the Court of Burgesses of Westminster jewel / medal, IP, no assay mark or date letter, central shield with the Arms of Edward the Confessor, bounded by the White Rose super-imposed on the Red Rose, with a single sword above, the whole surmounted by a crown, with white and pink / red enamel Discite Justitiam Moniti motto underneath, in a fitted Lambert Jewellers Coventry St London box, with letter and Coat of Arms explanation from Robert Marriott Ltd.Condition report:Please see further images.Dimensions of jewel excluding pendant bale to top - 50x40mm, with bale 65x40mm, box 90x70mm.
Lot 391
A set of seven WWI and WWII medals, including the 1939-45 Star, the Africa Star, the Italy Star, the WWII Defence Medal, the WWI Medal, the Malaya Medal and the Regular Army for Good Long Service and Conduct Medal, with matching set of miniatures lacking the Conduct Medal, awarded to W.O. CL.1.DA.H.Ross.R.A.
Lot 525
An Elizabeth II silver openwork brooch, oval with a seahorse amongst weeds, sponsor's mark and retailer's mark of George Tarratt Ltd, hallmarked Birmingham 1955, designed and signed by "Geoffrey G. Bellamy"; together with two silver fob sporting medals (not inscribed); and a cased silver medal for architectural merit to "J.C. Cole...1922", the brooch 4.3cm long, 2.2.oz. (4)
Lot 242
Large wool paisley shawl with tasselled ends in reds, blues, pinks, green and yellow, with black and gilt label 'DAD Jne BCIE Paris', with medal dates 1849 and 1863, the label tacked to one corner, machine woven, 340cm x 166cm Condition ReportThe shawl appears in very good condition with no holes, stains etc.
Lot 306
A WWII Second World War Third Reich Nazi German Organisation Todt service book issued to one Hans Kannengesser. Civilian photograph on the inside page with various entries and stamps along with his War Merit cross and Eastern Front medal. Due to the nature of these items, we politely remind buyers of the need to satisfy themselves as to the condition / originality of all lots prior to bidding irrespective of any description.
Lot 253
A collection of assorted militaria to include; WWI First World War medal awarded to one 31767 Pte G W Colborn of the Machine Gun Corps, musket powder flask, pocket knives, artillery shells, binoculars, RAF cap badges and more. If this lot is required to be posted please see sale notes regarding age verification.
Lot 298
A WWII Second World War Third Reich Nazi German RLB Luftshutz / Air Raid Protection medal 1938 and a Fire Police Identity tag. Due to the nature of these items, we politely remind buyers of the need to satisfy themselves as to the condition / originality of all lots prior to bidding irrespective of any description.
Lot 122
A WWII Second World War Third Reich German Nazi Mothers Cross / Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother medal. A silver (2nd Class) example with ribbon. Due to the nature of these items, we politely remind buyers of the need to satisfy themselves as to the condition / originality of all lots prior to bidding irrespective of any description.
Lot 410
Medal Group & Effects - the effects of one 202310 Pte TB Thompson The Queen's Regiment, comprising his medal group: WW1 Victory Medal (1-202310 Pte TB Thompson The Queen's R), War Medal (impressed ditto), Territorial Efficiency Medal (impressed 5177680 Sjt TB Thompson 6-Glouc-R), WW2 France And Germany Star, 1939-45 Star and War Medal. All with original ribbons. Also accompanied by his 6th Gloster Regiment shoulder badge, his Second World War Soldier's Service & Pay Book (noted as 5177680 Corporal Thompson), his 1916 J Hudson & Co trench whistle, a photograph titled 'Happy Days' showing Thompson and his chums gathered around a Daily Mail globe, Soldier's Release Book, German book 'For The Forces', 'Ex-Prisoners Of War' British Government handbook marked 'Restricted,' and some other related items.
Lot 36
An unofficially named medal group awarded to one J. Birch of the Somerset Light Infantry and later a Merchant Marine Reserve. Medals comprising Queens South Africa medal with x5 clasps ( Laing's Nek, Transvaal, Relief of Ladysmith, Tugela Heights and Cape Colony), Kings South Africa medal with x2 clasps (South Africa 1901 and 1902), WWI First World War medal and WWII Second World War medal. Renamed / unofficially named.
Lot 160
A WWII Second World War Third Reich Nazi German Waffen SS 12 Year Service Medal awarded to one Lieutenant Colonel Eberhard Hinderfeld. The medal in the shape of a Swastika, boxed with certificate and medal ribbon. Due to the nature of these items, we politely remind buyers of the need to satisfy themselves as to the condition / originality of all lots prior to bidding irrespective of any description.
Lot 150
The effects of one 31393 Katherine Clarke QMAAC (Queen Mary's Auxiliary Army Corps) based at the Advanced Motor Transport Depot, Abbeville, France c1918 - the collection comprising: - her WWI First World War Victory Medal and War Medal - both impressed 31393 Wkr. K. Clarke QMAAC, with original ribbons. - two of her original WAAC (Women's Auxiliary Army Corps) uniform badges, - Three extensively filled diaries from 6th May 1918 to Sept 16th 1919 - which goes into great details from her training in Folkestone, arrival at Boulogne, arrival at Abbeville, bombing raids, general working practises, leave trips, right up to 'Peace Day' and everything in between. Several bombing raids on the local village are noted, including a raid on a hospital, there are several instances where the QMAAC regiment had to run for cover in a 'pit'. A fascinating and unique archive of events during Clarke's service. - Clarke was a prolific artist and sketcher, and the collection features five well-filled sketch books which accompany her diaries. Events told in her book also feature in her sketches. Includes various people she met during her service, meetings, soldiers, camp life, her friends, and many others. Hundreds of sketches feature. - Clarke also kept two autograph books and filled them with signatures and mementos from her time in service. The smaller book filled with all those she met or her fellow QMAACs in Abbeville and beyond. The larger book (green) - Clarke's personal photograph album c1918-1919, dealing with the very end of the war and into the WAAC's disbandment and her trips in France immediately after. The album well annotated with names, dates and places. Including views of the South African Hospital Abbeville (on The Somme), views of the WAAC camp, Advanced Motor Transport Depot (where Clarke appears to have been based), 'Our Visit To The Tank Corps', 'Reminiscences of the last AMTD Dance - Fancy Dress - 1919 ', 'Breaking Up The Unit April 23rd 1919', a camp at Rouen, 'E Group - Base MT Depot, Rouen,' Dieppe, 'German Prisoners Work Under Flags Of Victory After Peace Day,' battlefields (c1919), and several loose photographs and postcards. The final few pages are titled 'On Demob' and the final page a single image of Clarke labelled 'Grand Finale!! Rugby, Nov 19'. A unique and important collection of wartime diaries and other ephemera.
Lot 62
An original Boer War Queens South Africa campaign medal with Transvaal, Orange Free State and Cape Colony clasps awarded to one 1156 Trp J. O'Brian of the South Africa Constabulary. The medal depicting a crowned and veiled effigy of Queen Victoria and the reverse shows Britannia holding the Union Flag. Suspended on original ribbon.
Lot 87
An original WWII Second World War Soviet Russian Union Order of the Patriotic War (2nd Class) medal awarded to one 8478 Olga Grigoryevna Fomenko who was a civilian employee in the sewing and clothing repair department of the Russian Navy (Black Sea Fleet). The medal comes with photocopies of the original Russian documents with English translation along with her Valiant Labour medal and two Jubilee medals celebrating 30 and 40 years since the war.
Lot 190
Spanish Civil War - a WWII Second World War Third Reich Nazi German Condor Legion Bravery Cross medal. Maltese cross with a central Swastika on a roundel and two crossed swords with Luftwaffe eagles. Maker marked L/32 for W. Hobachter. Boxed. Due to the nature of these items, we politely remind buyers of the need to satisfy themselves as to the condition / originality of all lots prior to bidding irrespective of any description.
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