IRA Black and Tan General Service Medal 1919-1921

Description

IRA Black and Tan General Service Medal 1919-1921

This medal is in very good condition, light wear with complete ribbon.

Also known as:

IRA black and tan medal

IRA General Service Medal 1919-1921

Original IRA General Service Medal 1919-1921 in good condition complete with ribbon.

IRA General Service Medal 1919-1921

Issued to those who fought against the British in the fight for Irish Freedom.

The IRA General Service Medal 1919-1921 is officially known as the Service Medal 1917-1921 (sometimes colloquially called the “IRA Medal” or “Black and Tan Medal”) and was issued by the Irish government to commemorate service during the Irish War of Independence.

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Name

Irish General Service Service Medal 1919-1921

Eligibility

Members of the Irish Republican Army (IRA), Cumann na mBan, Fianna Éireann, or other organisations engaged in the struggle for independence between 1917 and 1921.

Period covered

Irish War of Independence (1919-1921)

Also awarded for service in earlier preparatory activities from 1917 onwards.

Description

Material: Bronze