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Irish Defence Forces Medals

AN BoNN MíLEAtA CALMAChtA LE hoNóIR

the Military Medal for Gallantry with honour

medal: silver
obverse
The surrounding ring is in the form of a laurel wreath and each arm of the
cross bears a St. Brendans knot. In the centre are the words “DE ḂARR
CALMAĊTA” (For Gallantry).

Reverse
The inscription “An Bonn Míleata Calmaċta” above a scroll for the
particulars of the recipient and a hallmark with the makers initials on
the bottom.

ribbon:
35mm green with 3mm crimson stripe in the centre.

suspension:
The ribbon is slotted through a straight bar suspender which is attached
to the top of the cross by ornamental arms, all integral with the medal.
The ribbon hangs from a pin-back brooch bearing a raised celtic design.

Bar:
oBvERSE
There is provision for “bars” for subsequent acts of gallantry, that take
the form of 7mm metal discs bearing a celtic triquetra design, affixed to
the ribbon.

note:
To date this Medal has not been awarded. It was renamed from 1st Class
to “Honour” in Jan 1984.

REvERSE

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