Historical Collections Online
Search our Historical Collections Online, a sample of 10,000 artefacts from the National Museum of Ireland’s Historical, Military and Easter Week Collections, published as part of the Decade of Commemorations.
wound stripe / Sergeant George Watson, Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Wound stripe, or wound chevron, metal set on brass backing, stamped 'The Wound Stripe, patent No. 4 (115896)'. Of Sergeant George Watson, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, WWI.
souvenir / Sergeant George Watson, Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Small black leather purse with a selection of German field cap badges, most likely Saxony; 94th infantry regiment; two circular green felt pieces . The red white and black colouring would indicate German origin - Sgt George Watson, Royal Dublin Fusiliers
cane / Sergeant George Watson, Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Swagger stick or cane. Hawthorn stick with silver band with the the badge of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers - Sgt George Watson, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, WWI
postcard / Sergeant George Watson, Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Postcard and photograph of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Corporal George Watson is seen on the left - Sgt Wilson, Royal Dublin Fusiliers
studio photograph / Sergeant George Watson, Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Postcard studio photograph of Sergeant George Watson wearing a ‘cor blimey cap - Sgt Wilson, Royal Dublin Fusiliers
book / Sergeant George Watson, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, WWI
Disabled Soldiers Handbook, 1918 - Sgt George Watson, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, World WWI
recruitment booklet / Sergeant George Watson, Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Booklet relating to the 10th (Commercial) Battalion at the Royal Barracks, Dublin. Sgt George Watson, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, WWI.
compass / Sergeant George Watson, Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Compass dated 1918. Ornaments made above TERRASSE W. Co V.I 6305 of Sgt George Watson, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, WWI.
identity tags / Sergeant George Watson, Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Identification tab Sgt. George Watson 25229 Church of England, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, WWI.
instruction manual / Defensive Measures Against Gas Attacks, 1917
Booklet "Defensive Measures Against Gas Attacks 1917". Published by Harrison and Sons, 45 to 47 St. Martin's Way, London. Belonging to Captain Richard Burke of the Royal Irish Regiment, WWI. Signed on cover by Burke.
travel case / Captain Richard Burke, WWI
Dark brown wooden box containing military books and manuals (HA:2011.1.1-25). Belonging to Captain Richard Burke of the Royal Irish Regiment, WWI.
hat / Captain Richard Burke, Royal Irish Regiment, WWI
Khaki Field Service cap, of Captain Richard Burke of the Royal Irish Regiment. Tailored by R. Tyson, Military Outfitters, Dublin. Brown leather chin strap, bronze badge and buttons. R. Tyson, address was 57 Grafton Street, Dublin.
jacket / Captain Richard Burke, Royal Irish Regiment, World War I
Khaki whip and officer's tunic; Captain's insignia on the cuffs, brass regimental buttons, and bronze collar badges. Above the left breast pocket medals ribbons from left to right: Military cross, three wound straips to left cuff. Of Captain Richard Burke, Royal Irish Regiment, World War I.
1914-15 Star / Private J. Martin, Royal Irish Rifles, WWI
Medal, 1914-15 Star. One of the set of three British World War I medals, the 1914 - 15 Star, British War Medal 1914 - 1918, and Victory Medal 1914-19, awarded to Private J. Martin of the Royal Irish Rifles. No. 8522.
British War Medal / Private J. Martin, Royal Irish Rifles, WWI
Medal, British War Medal. One of the set of three British World War I medals, the 1914 - 15 Star, British War Medal 1914 - 1918, and Victory Medal 1914-19, awarded to Private J. Martin of the Royal Irish Rifles. No. 8522.
Victory Medal / Private J. Martin, Royal Irish Rifles, WWI
Medal, Victory Medal. One of the set of three British World War I medals, the 1914 - 15 Star, British War Medal 1914 - 1918, and Victory Medal 1914-19, awarded to Private J. Martin of the Royal Irish Rifles. No. 8522.
1914 Star / Driver Michael Costello, R.F.A., WWI
Medal. 1914 Star. Of Driver Michael Costello, 36552, R.F.A. Also with British War and Victory medal and Gallantry medal. World War I.
British War Medal / Driver Michael Costello, R.F.A., WWI
Medal. British War Medal. Of Driver Michael Costello, 36552, R.F.A. Also with 1914 Star and Victory medal and Gallantry medal. World War I.
Victory Medal / Driver Michael Costello, R.F.A., WWI
Medal. Victory Medal. Of Driver Michael Costello, 36552, R.F.A. Also with 1914 Star and British War medal and Gallantry medal. World War I.