Defence of Trinity College Cup, Dublin, awarded to 2nd Leftenant J. M. Mitchell A rare miniaturel silver Trophy Cup with twin looped handles and beaded edge, approx. 8cms (3 1/8'') high, with...

Defence of Trinity College Cup, Dublin, awarded to 2nd Leftenant J. M. Mitchell A rare miniaturel silver Trophy Cup with twin looped handles and beaded edge, approx. 8cms (3 1/8'') high, with Irish hall marks, issued by West & Son, Dublin. Engraved inscription ''DEFENCE OF T.C.D. / SINN FEIN REBELLION / EASTER 1916,'' to one side and name of recipient J.M. Mitchell to the other. * It is reputed that approximately one hundred and twenty of these cups were distributed, but very few are now known. Extremely Rare. Together with A Permanent Pass, Kingstown 30-4-16, issued by major Rhodes, permitting Lieut. Mitchell to ''pass through the Sentry lines day or night''; a sepia photograph of J.M. Mitchell in uniform, signed; a typed letter re resignation of Lieut. J.M. Mitchell, 3rd May 1918; and a Territorial Force Cert. for J.M. Mitchell, 2nd Lieutenant, 23-9-1915 (5)

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