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‘’The Thunder & Lightning Final’’ 1939 All-Ireland Senior Hurling
Winners Medal Medal: G.A.A.: Hurling 1939. A heavy 9ct gold Medal
by J.M. (John Miller) in the Celtic cross design, pierced centre, inscribed
on reverse, ‘’Craobh Iomana na hEireann Sinnsear 1939, Cill Choinnigh
a bhuaidh,’’ the obverse with central harp overlay and ‘’Eire’’ across
centre, hallmarked. Scarce. (1) * On the 3rd of September 1939, just
four hours after World War 2 was declared, both Jack Lynch (Cork) and
Jimmy Walsh (K.K.) took to battle in a different sense, with the Cats
winning 2.7 to 3.3, claiming their 12th title.
Estimate €2000 - €3000
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