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The History Sale 2015
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SEAN BERMINGHAM, ‘C’ COMP., 1ST BATT. IRISH
VOLUNTEERS 1916
A very good collection of Easter Week, War of Independence and other
medals awarded to one of those who fought in the GPO in Easter Week
1916, with extensive supporting materials, including
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His Easter Week 1916 bronze medal on ribbon;
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His War of Independence bronze medal on ribbon with ‘Comhrac’ bar;
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His 1939-46 ‘Seirbhís Náisiúnta’ (air defence) bronze medal on ribbon with two
bars;
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His 1916-1966 gilt bronze medal on ribbon;
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His 1921-1971 War of Independence bronze medal on ribbon;
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His original 1916 commemorative armband, 1930s;
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A 1916 commemorative brooch with inscription ‘Eireochaimid Arís’;
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A polished mahogany cartridge case;
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A much worn copy of the Irish Times Sinn Fein Rebellion Handbook, Easter
1916, marked at p.62 where J. Bermingham’s name is included as deported to
Knutsford on 1 May;
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A Tricolour flag approx. 33 ins x 56 ins, with cord, given to Sean Bermingham
after ceremonies at Arbour Hill 1966;
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An original photographic print of Mr. Bermingham wearing three of his medals,
circa 1966, and another copy of same;
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A selection of photographic prints, some showing Mr. Bermingham with other
veterans, others showing commemorative groups including Mr. Bermingham,
also a few postcards;
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His membership card of Cumann Oglaigh na Casca 1916, confirming that he
fought in the GPO; his membership card of ‘C’ Coy. 1st Batt. Old IRA; his
membership card of 1st Batt. Dublin Brigade Old IRA;
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A copy of ‘History of “C” company, 1st Battalion, Dublin Brigade, Irish
Volunteers (Irish Republican Army) 1913-1922’, compiled by Sean Prendergast,
former Company Commander, including Mr. Bermingham’s name among those
who fought in the GPO;
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Some official correspondence relating to his military service pension and other
matters, a questionnaire relating to his military service 1916-21 completed in
manuscript by Mr. Bermingham; another concerning the Howth Gun Running;
some copies of letters confirming his military service, etc.;
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A copy of ‘Dublin’s Fighting Story 1916/21’, inscribed in Sean Bermingham’s
hand with the date of the Howth gun-running, also F.X. Martin, ‘The Howth Gun
Running 1914’, signed by Sean Bermingham;
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A much worn copy of The Military Service Pensions Act 1934, Explanation
of the Provisions; a colour portrait of Padraic Pearse; a framed monochrome
portrait of Padraic Pearse; a few commemorative envelopes, and a selection of
various commemorative and other publications.
Overall, a splendid archive, testifying to the service of a life-long patriot
and Republican.
€5,000 - €10,000
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