Special Collections

Sold on 29 March 2000

1 part

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The Chris Murphy Collection of Medals to the Royal Munster Fusiliers

Chris Murphy

Lot

№ 712

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29 March 2000

Hammer Price:
£310

Three: Private J. Fitzgerald, Royal Munster Fusiliers

1914-15 Star (
4129 Pte., R. Muns. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (4129 Pte., R. Mun. Fus.); together with memorial plaque (James Fitzgerald); cap badge and shoulder title, all mounted for display onto a piece of mahogany wood, generally nearly extremely fine (4) £120-150

Lance Corporal James Fitzgerald was born at St Finbarr’s, Cork and also lived and enlisted at Cork. He was killed in action France and Flanders 27 April 1916 whilst serving with the 99th Battalion, Royal Munster Fusiliers.