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kitbag

At the going down of the sun

This is where they slept.

The World War 1 kitbag of Major E.F. Farrell, Co. Meath of the Leinster Regiment [was it for this?, etc} containing folding bed, roll-out mattress, crying chair and a cooker with spirit lamps and phone charger.

Francis writes:

The Personal Belongings of an Irish Officer from The Leinster Regiment in World War 1 Has just sold in at Fonsie Mealy auction in Castlecomer [Co Kilkenny] for €7,250 hammer price (excluding commission).. Guide price €1,000-1500.

Great retro w/e bag, in fairness.

Fonsie Mealy