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Medals of the Irish Defence Forces
AN BoNN DEA-IoMPAIR
the Good Conduct Medal
medal award:
The medal known as “An Bonn Dea-Iompair” or, in English, The Good
Conduct Medal”, was awarded during the period from 16 September
1987 to 30 January 1990 to non-commissioned officers and privates
who were eligible for the award. The medal was designed to recognise
meritorious service characterised by exemplary conduct of an individual
NCO or private.
medal:
obverse
The figure of Éire is placing a laurel wreath on the uncovered head
of a kneeling soldier. The inscription “An Bonn Dea-iompair” partially
surrounds the form of the soldier and there is a small spray of laurel to
the right.
Reverse
The inscription in English “The Good Conduct Medal” with the recipient’s
number, initials and name in the centre.
oBvERSE
ribbon:
A significant departure from traditional styles, the ribbon is 35mm wide,
orange with 5mm green stripes at 45 degrees from wearers right to left.
suspension:
Ring.
note:
This medal is no longer awarded.
REvERSE
RIBBoN
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