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War of Independence Medals
AN BoNN MARthANóIRí
the 1916 Survivors Medal
Date of creation:
1966.
Purpose of medal:
Commemoration of 50th anniversary of the Rising of Easter Week, 1916.
conditions of award:
Recognised military service during Easter Week 1916.The Medal was
awarded to surviving participants only.
Design:
A silver gilt circular medal approximately one and two fifths inches (35mm)
in diameter bearing on the obverse a reproduction of the Cuchulainn
statue which stands in the G.P.O., Dublin. The reverse bears the dates
1916 and 1966 with the word “CÁISC”, EASTER in between.
ribbon:
Green with orange borders and a narrow white stripe down the centre.
oBvERSE suspension Bar:
The suspension bar from which the ribbon is suspended bears a Celtic
interlaced design.
REvERSE
RIBBoN
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