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Old Army medals-what are they worth?

  • 16-08-2006 7:50pm
    #1
    Mrs. MacGyver
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    I've a set of 2 old IRA medals at home belonged to my Granda. THey are in their original box , with ribbons etc and are in practically mint condition. Any idea what thy would be worth as buying a house and selling them might help out with the deposit.

    I also have a Queen victoria english penny and a penny from the reign of Edward the 7th.


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  • #2
    boneless
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,487 ✭✭✭boneless


    It would be a shame to have to sell them, Sister!! But if you need a valuation I can ask a friend of mine who collects such material. I'll PM you with his response. It may take a few days.

    Are they the Independence and Survivors medals?


  • #3
    Mrs. MacGyver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭Mrs. MacGyver


    Yes they are


  • #4
    SpitfireIV
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,509 ✭✭✭SpitfireIV


    Mrs. McGyver, I have seen a lot of these medals pop up on E-Bay in recent months, I cant understand where they are all coming from suddenly, I guess a lot of people that took part in the rising/war of independance are just about gone now. They were selling for about €400-€500, perhaps more if memory serves me right.

    But personally, if I had such medals (unfortunately I had no relatives that I could find that took part in those times, let alone were awarded medals) I'd be hanging onto them, have them framed and be proud of them. I know buying a house and all is costly and the money is needed, but you might regret selling them on in future years.


  • #5
    Mrs. MacGyver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭Mrs. MacGyver


    Might take your advice croppyboy, i will probable regret it later as im a bit of a hoarder by nature! IMy mother was talking about getting rid of them after seening the 'wind that shakes the barley'. I'd ay thats why theres a resurgence on ebay!


  • #6
    boneless
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,487 ✭✭✭boneless


    €400-550 is what my friend said... she also advises not to sell!!!


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  • #7
    ScottishDanny
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    Don't sell! They are worth a fortune - more so in 2016.


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