^Lot 279 1919-27: Colonel James McGuinness collection including medals, sword, documents and ephemera

A large collection of items relating to Colonel James Henry McGuinness, Officer Commanding, No. 7 Brigade Irish Army. Including War of Independence Medal, 1971 50th Anniversary of the Truce Medal, Irish Army Free State Officer's sword, 'Irish Republican Army Portobello Barracks' special pass issued to McGuinness as a Commandant, in 1922, commission letter dated 1 October 1924, invitation and newspaper clipping relating to the attendance of Col McGuinness at a function in the house of W. T. Cosgrave, real photographic postcard of McGuinness in a group with Cosgrave, Military Service Pensions form detailing his service, letter sent by his wife from Kerry relating to the Civil War and the burials of soldiers killed at the Battle of Kilmallock, two small pocket watches, flask, small bugle, postcard of Kevin O'Higgins, military maps used for training purposes. Also a copied photograph of McGuiness and copied documents relating to his service. A comprehensive collection relating to a high ranking Irish Army officer.