ADAMS - THE HISTORY SALE Tuesday 19th April 2016 : You can Download a PDF Version from the Bottom Menu Down Arrow Icon

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A 19ct gold medal of traditional Celtic cross design, inscribed ‘1910 - Won by Louth’,
surmounted by suspension loop and ring, with hallmarks for Dublin gold, partially struck
maker’s mark.
1910 was the year of the Kerry Footballer Strike. A dispute between the Kerry team and
the Great Southern Railway Company resulted in the refusal of the Kerry team to travel
for the match and thus Louth were awarded a walk-over.
€ 2,000 - 3,000
CAVAN)
A rare 9ct gold medal of traditional Celtic cross design, the front engraved ‘Eire’ and
centred with an overlaid harp, the reverse inscribed and struck with hallmarks and
maker’s mark J.M., surmounted with gold suspension ring
€ 600 - 800