For Valour (1926)

Dublin, Southern Ireland, Republic of Ireland. Title reads: “For Valour President Cosgrave presents Irish Free State’s highest honour for devotion to duty, to Civic Guard Heroes“. Various shots of President of Irish Free State, William T. Cosgrave, pinning medals to lapels of young men, some in civilian suits, some in uniform. Ceremony is watched by a row of seated dignitaries. An army officer stands next to the President and also shakes hands of recipients. M/S of President giving a speech. More shots of Cosgrave presenting medals to young men, including a policeman. Intertitle (flashframe): “Lady Wheeler gives the Guards her world champion Airedale for a mascot - and he didn’t want to go“. M/S of the officer shaking hands with elegant Lady Wheeler, in her other hand is lead of Airedale Terrier. Panning shot of a group of women standing with Cosgrave and dignitaries. Intertitle: “Fire drill and first aid display by the Guards“. Panning L/S follows three guards as they climb up mas