Service Medal (Republic of Ireland)

The Service Medal (Irish: An Bonn Seirbhíse) is a military decoration of the Republic of Ireland, it is awarded to members of the permanent Defence Forces for 10 years or more of service.

Service Medal
An Bonn Seirbhíse

10 Years Service Medal Ribbon.

15 Years Service Medal Ribbon
TypeMilitary long service medal
Awarded for10, 15 or 20 Years Service.
Presented by Ireland
EligibilityCommissioned officers, non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and Privates/Seaman/Aircrew of the Defence Forces
StatusCurrently awarded
First awardedDecember 1944
Precedence
Next (higher)Good Conduct Medal
Next (lower)Service Medal FCÁ and SM

The service medal was instituted on the 13th of December 1944 by the Irish government. The design has remained the same since.[1]

Eligibility

The 10 year service medal is awarded to all Privates and NCOs for 10 years service.

The 15 Year Service Medal is awarded for completion of a further 5 years service, the ribbon colour is changed to include a gold stripe and a bar is added to the ribbon. Commissioned Officers are awarded this as well, and they receive a bar after 20 years service.[2]

See also

Military awards and decorations of Ireland

References

  1. "Irish Medals".
  2. Medals of the Irish Defence Forces, p. 19-20
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