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Wearing of Medals

The Military Medal for Gallantry and the Distinguished Service Medal will be worn individually and
generally above any other row of medals.

The ribbons from which medals are suspended shall be 5 cms in length.

occasions for Wear
Unless otherwise ordered or indicated, medals shall be worn by personnel attending at

• The National Day of Commemoration;
• The Inauguration of An tUachtarán and other ceremonies attended by An tUachtarán;

• The Presentation of letter of credence by an Apostolic Nuncio designate, an Ambassador
designate or a Minister designate;
• The annual 1916 commemoration ceremony;

• Commissioning ceremonies;
• The annual commemoration Mass for deceased officers and enlisted personnel;

• By officers and enlisted personnel of Guards of Honour and Escorts of Honour;

• By members of the Court at Courts Martial.
• State and Military Funerals by-

• Pall Bearers and Marshals;

• Personnel of Escorts, Firing Parties, Bearer parties and Bands.
On such other occasions as may be authorised by the Deputy Chief of Staff (Support), or the
General Officer Commanding a Brigade or Formation.

occasions when medals will not be Worn
Medals shall not be worn:

• At a ceremony for the award of an Order, Decoration or Medal;
• At a banquet, a formal dinner or an official reception, unless indicated by the host;

• With or on greatcoats or overcoats;

• By an officer or an enlisted person in custody;
• By enlisted personnel undergoing imprisonment or detention.

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