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War of Independence Medals

AN BoNN 1916

the 1916 Medal

conditions of award:
The medal is awarded to persons who participated in The Rising during
the week commencing 23rd April 1916.

Design:
A bronze circular medal approximately one and two fifth inches (35mm)
in diameter, fashioned (after the manner of the official Irish army crest)
in the form of a circle of flame representing the sunburst on which eight
points of a star are superimposed. Within the circle on the obverse is a
representation of the death scene of Cuchullain (a legendary Irish hero),
partially surrounded by an ancient warrior’s sword belt.
On the reverse appears the following inscription: “Seaċtain Na Cásca
1916”, which is translated Easter Week 1916.

ribbon:
Green (to the observers left) and Orange in two vertical panels.

suspension Bar:
The suspension bar from which the ribbon is suspended bears a celtic
oBvERSE
interlaced design.

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RIBBoN

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