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This item is a 1929 Catholic Emancipation Centenary badge from Ireland, sometimes referred to as a "Freedom to Believe" or "Dublin Bell" watch fob.
Significance: It commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Roman Catholic Relief Act of 1829, a major milestone in Irish history that removed most legal restrictions against Catholics.
Design: The medal features a bell—often associated with the "Dublin Freedom Bell"—and the Irish phrase "Saoirse Creidim" which translates to "Freedom I Believe".
Context: These badges were issued by the Catholic Emancipation Centenary Committee for celebrations held in 1929.
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