Service Medal (1917–1921)

Not to be confused with the Service Medal (Ireland).
Service Medal (1917–1921)
An Bonn Seirbhíse
Awarded forMilitary service between 1916 and 11 July 1921
Presented by Ireland
EligibilityThose who are entitled to a military pension for service between 1916 and 11 July 1921 (Class A), and those who were members of the Irish Republican Army, Fianna Éireann, Cumann na mBan or the Irish Citizen Army for the three months ending on 11 July 1921 (Class B)
Established26 May 1942
Ribbon for the Service Medal (1917–1921)

The Service Medal (1917–1921) (Irish: An Bonn Seirbhíse) is a military decoration of the Republic of Ireland, awarded in two classes (A and B) to those who served during the Irish War of Independence. It was established on 26 May 1942 after a recommendation by the Minister for Defence, Oscar Traynor T.D.

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