Medals from the collection of the late Mike Leahy

The group of four awarded to Private J. Daly, Irish Guards, Police Sergeant in the Royal Irish Constabulary and a Steward with the Irish Hospital in South Africa

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (Stwd., Irish Hospital); British War and Victory Medals (10137 Pte., Ir.Gds.); Visit to Ireland 1903 (C., R.I.C.) lacking Shamrock top suspension, generally polished, otherwise nearly very fine (4) £200-250

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the collection of the late Mike Leahy.

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One of only two Stewards shown on the roll of the Irish Hospital.

Joseph Daly was a native of Queen’s County and joined the R.I.C. at Dublin in May 1902., serving in Wicklow, Clare and Armagh. He served with the Irish Guards from 3 May 1915 and rejoined the R.I.C. after the war, serving until its disbandment in May 1922.