Description

IRA TRUCE MEDAL 1921-1971

Original medal in good condition with original ribbon.

 

  • War of Independence Truce Commemorative Medal 1921-1971

  • Often called:

    • “Truce Medal”

    • “50th Anniversary Medal”

    • “1971 IRA Truce Medal”

Background

  • Issued by: The Irish Government (Department of Defence)

  • Year issued: 1971 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1921 truce that ended hostilities in the Irish War of Independence.

  • Eligibility:

    • Surviving veterans who had already received the 1917-1921 Service Medal.

Design

  • Material: Bronze

  • Ribbon:

    • Green with a central orange stripe edged in white (similar to Irish national colours).

  • Suspension: Ring suspension, sometimes named on the rim though usually issued unnamed.

Key Points

  • It was not issued with a bar.

  • Sometimes found with the original green presentation box.

  • Some recipients or their families later paired it with their 1917-1921 Service Medal in displays.