Albania, People's Republic. A Medal Of Remembrance, c.1950 Auction Archive "Clune" was his mother's maiden

"Clune" was his mother's maiden name and it was not unusual in Irish families at that time to use the mother's maiden name as their oldest son's first name

and HJ in order of rank

a high-quality example by a prestigious manufacturer in near extremely fine condition

Medals and Badges in the Inset

two gilt rank pips attached to the upper on each

Albania, People's Republic. A Medal Of Remembrance, c.1950 Auction Archive "Clune" was his mother's maiden(Medalja e Kujtimit). Instituted in 1945. Two piece construction, bronze gilt figurine insignia, mounted to a base in silvered bronze with red enamels, measuring 47. 5 mm (w) x 46. 3 mm (h), maker marked "IKOM ZAGREB" on the screwback, fine chipping evident in the red enamels, scattered silvering wear, better than very fine. Footnote: The Medal of Remembrance was instituted on July 9, 1945 and is also occasionally referred to as the "Commemorative